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Forcipate

Description:

Forcipate is an adjective that describes something that is shaped like a forceps or has forceps-like characteristics. It can also refer to an object having pincers or claws.

Sample sentences:

As an adjective:

• She had a forcipate hairpin holding her bun tightly in place.
• The spider had forcipate legs that helped it catch its prey.

As a noun:

• He carefully used the forcipate to remove the splinter from his finger.
• The archaeologist discovered a set of ancient forcipates buried in the ruins.

Possible related products:

• Forcipate Hairpin
• Forcipate Forceps
• Pincers