수술이나 실험실에서 물체를 잡거나 고정하는 데 사용하는 집게 모양의 도구.
A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory for grasping and holding objects.
예문:
"The surgeon used sterile forceps to carefully remove the debris from the wound."
"In the chemistry lab, we used forceps to handle the small metal samples."
분만 시 태아의 머리를 감싸 쥐고 끌어내어 출산을 돕는 데 사용하는 큰 집게 모양의 기구.
A large instrument with broad pincers used to encircle a baby's head and assist in delivery.
예문:
"The doctor decided to perform a forceps delivery due to the prolonged second stage of labor."
"Proper training is essential for the safe application of forceps during childbirth."
집게벌레의 미모(尾毛)와 같이 집게 모양을 닮은 동물의 기관이나 구조.
An organ or structure in certain animals, such as the cerci of an earwig, that resembles a pair of pincers.
예문:
"The earwig uses its posterior forceps for defense and capturing prey."
"Male earwigs typically have more curved forceps compared to the straighter ones of females."