Synonyms for forceps
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
Related words
- Phrases
- pair of forceps
Forms
- Plural
- forcepses
Example sentences
- pincers The crab's pincers tightened around my wrist.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| forceps | steady | |
| pincers | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- pincers2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pincers2 = 2 syllables).