1. resembling or having the shape or function of forceps; shaped like pincers or tongs
Usage: technical; descriptive

Examples

• The crab's forcepslike claws allowed it to grasp food with precision.
• The surgeon used a forcepslike instrument to extract the splinter.
• The robot's forcepslike gripper could handle delicate objects without crushing them.
• The insect had forcepslike appendages at the end of its abdomen.
• The tool featured a forcepslike design that made it ideal for picking up small items.