forciˈpation [f. as prec. + -ation.] †1. Torture by nipping with forceps or pincers. 1592Bacon Observ. on LibelWks. 1826 V. 464 A punishment..of less torment far than..forcipation. 2.Zool. The state of being forcipated; forfication, bifurcation (Cent.Dict.).