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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Pliers
Pliers noun - A gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws.
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- claw and forceps
- claw and pliers
- bender and forceps
- bender and pliers
- extractor and forceps
- extractor and pliers
- clipper and forceps
- clipper and pliers
- pair of tweezers and forceps
- pair of tweezers and pliers
- pair of pincers and forceps
- pair of pincers and pliers
- pair of pliers and forceps
- pair of pliers and pliers
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