It was imposed upon us by constraint; And will you count such
forcement treachery?
J. Webster.
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. (Zoˆl.) The caudal forceps- shaped appendage of earwigs and some
other insects. See Earwig.
Dressing forceps. See under Dressing.
Force" pump` (?). (Mach.) (a) A pump having a solid piston, or plunger,
for drawing and forcing a liquid, as water, through the valves; in
distinction from a pump having a bucket, or valved piston. (b) A pump
adapted for delivering water at a considerable height above the pump,
or under a considerable pressure; in distinction from one which lifts
the water only to the top of the pump or delivers it through a spout.
See Illust. of Plunger pump, under Plunger.
For"cer (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, forces or drives.
2. (Mech.) (a) The solid piston of a force pump; the instrument by
which water is forced in a pump. (b) A small hand pump for sinking
pits, draining cellars, etc.
For"ci*ble (?), a. [Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable that may be
forced.] 1. Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or
energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.
How forcible are right words!
Job. vi. 2&?;.
Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken.
Bacon.
But I have reasons strong and forcible.
Shak.
That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin.
Hooker.
He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and ornamented.