Zange — meaning in English

English meaning

• forceps noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
• pliers noun A hand tool with pincer jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting.
• tongs noun A tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.

Senses

Zange is used for these senses in English:

• forceps An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
• pliers A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
• tongs An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

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