Extractor and Forceps

Extractor

Extractor noun - A mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector.
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Forceps and extractor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forceps" instead a noun "Extractor".

Forceps

Forceps noun - An extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies).
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Extractor and forceps are semantically related. You can use "Extractor" instead a noun "Forceps".
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Forceps and Extractor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extractor/forceps
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