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forceps in French

forceps in French is forceps, davier — forceps means a pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.

forceps in French

forceps
noun
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
davier
noun
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

What does "forceps" mean?

  1. noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
    "The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter."
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forceps in a sentence

  • The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter.
  • Forceps were used to help deliver the baby.

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What is "forceps" in French?

"forceps" in French is forceps, davier. forceps means: A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.

How do you use "forceps" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter." In French, "forceps" is forceps, davier.

Are there other ways to say "forceps" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "forceps": forceps, davier.

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