Forceps (noun)

1. A pair of pincers or tongs for grasping and holding, especially in surgical operations.
2. A surgical instrument consisting of two hinged arms with jaws at one or both ends, used for grasping, holding, or compressing objects, especially in surgical operations.

Origin:

From latin forceps ("tongs, pincers"), from ferre ("to bear, carry"). it means a pair of pincers or tongs for grasping and holding, especially in surgical operations.

Examples:

1. The doctor used forceps to deliver the baby.
2. The forceps were used to remove the tumor.
3. He used forceps to hold the tissue during the surgery.
4. The forceps were sterilized before the operation.
5. The forceps were used to clamp off the bleeding vessel.