forcipate

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'zangenförmig' oder 'scherenförmig', also die Form einer Zange oder Schere habend.

An obsolete adjective meaning shaped like a pair of forceps or pincers.

1. Shaped like a forcepsC2formaltechnical

   Having a shape or structure resembling a forceps; deeply forked or divided into two elongated parts.

   Zangenförmig

   • The insect's antennae are forcipate, aiding in grasping.
   • Certain forcipate leaves are characteristic of this fern species.
   • The surgeon used forcipate forceps to grasp the tissue.
   • The forcipate claws of the crab allow it to capture prey.

   Synonymebifidbifurcatecleftdividedforkedfurcateprongedtwo-pronged