Sinhala Dictionary definitions for forceps
forceps 🔊 /fɔˈɹsɛps/
forceps : අඬුව
forceps : සංදංශය
forceps : ඩැහි අඬුව
forceps definition
Noun.
- A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc.
- The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and some other insects. See Earwig.