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FORCIPATED

\fˈɔːsɪpˌe͡ɪtɪd], \fˈɔːsɪpˌe‍ɪtɪd], \f_ˈɔː_s_ɪ_p_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of FORCIPATED

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Formed like a pair of pincers, to open and inclose.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Formed to open like a pair of pincers.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Resembling forceps, or forked like a forceps.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

Like a pair of pincers to open and inclose.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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