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lion-jaw forceps

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables
li-on--jaw -for-ceps
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

a type of forceps with strong, sharp teeth in the jaws, used for holding bone fragments

Questions

What does lion-jaw forceps mean?
a type of forceps with strong, sharp teeth in the jaws, used for holding bone fragments

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