Definitions for forceps

forceps for·ceps

Spelling: [fawr-suh ps, -seps]
IPA: /ˈfɔr səps, -sɛps/

Forceps is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 218 anagrams from letters in forceps (cefoprs).

Definitions for forceps

noun

  1. an instrument, as pincers or tongs, for seizing and holding objects, as in surgical operations.
  2. Anatomy, Zoology. a part or feature resembling a forceps, especially a pair of appendages at the posterior of certain insects.

Origin of forceps

1625-35; Latin: pair of tongs, pincers, said to be a contraction of *formiceps, equivalent to form(us) warm + -i- -i- + -ceps -taker, derivative of capere to take (cf. <

Examples for forceps

They had to leap out of the water to take the food from the forceps.

With the forceps lay a weight from the weight box on the right-hand pan.

If they can be seen they should be removed with the forceps designed for that purpose.

The dentist peered at it, inserted his forceps and set to work.

“And you say every word of that as if they were drawn from you with forceps,” said Lyster, cheerily.

Remove the cover-slip from the cell by the aid of the forceps.

Mr. Pike refused to “monkey” with the “fangled” forceps in the medicine-chest.

The weights and forceps should always be replaced in the weight box.

He laid a large revolver on the table and picked up the forceps.

In a few moments the thread is cold, and if the forceps be compressed, this thread will bend.

Word Value for forceps
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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