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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.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs
and some other insects. See {Earwig}.

{Dressing forceps}. See under {Dressing}.


Dressing \Dress"ing\, n.
1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or
attire. --B. Jonson.

2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover
a sore or wound. --Wiseman.

3. Manure or compost over land. When it remains on the
surface, it is called a top-dressing.

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.

5. Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing
silk, linen, and other fabrics.

6. An ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows,
or on a ceiling, etc.

7. Castigation; scolding; -- often with down. [Colloq.]

{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.