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forcipate

/ˈfɔː.sɪ.peɪt/

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adjective

/ˈfɔː.sɪ.peɪt/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий форму щипцов или клешней.

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.

    ruЩипцевидный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbifidbifurcatecleftdividedforkedfurcateprongedtwo-pronged

Forms
  • more forcipate comparative form
  • most forcipate superlative form