dressing forceps

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dressing forceps - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Forceps \For"ceps\, n. [L. forceps, -cipis, from the root of
     formus Hot + capere to take; akin to E. heave. Cf.
     Furnace.]
     1. A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping,
        holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it
        would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the
        fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those
        of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc.
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     2. (Zool.) The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and
        some other insects. See Earwig.
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     Dressing forceps. See under Dressing.
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  Dressing \Dress"ing\, n.
     1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or
        attire. --B. Jonson.
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     2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover
        a sore or wound. --Wiseman.
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     3. Manure or compost over land. When it remains on the
        surface, it is called a top-dressing.
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     4. (Cookery)
        (a) A preparation, such as a sauce, to flavor food for
            eating; a condiment; as, a dressing for salad.
        (b) The stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat.
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     5. Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing
        silk, linen, and other fabrics.
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     6. An ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows,
        or on a ceiling, etc.
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     7. Castigation; scolding; -- often with down. [Colloq.]
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     Dressing case, a case of toilet utensils.
  
     Dressing forceps, a variety of forceps, shaped like a pair
        of scissors, used in dressing wounds.
  
     Dressing gown, a light gown, such as is used by a person
        while dressing; a study gown.
  
     Dressing room, an apartment appropriated for making one's
        toilet.
  
     Top-dressing, manure or compost spread over land and not
        worked into the soil.
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