force function (forsfungkshon)

In math., a function expre ing work in terms of position. It is commonly written Σ/ (Xdx + Ydy + Zdz), where X, Y, and Z are the rectangular components of the impre ed force, and x, y, and z those of position, and where the sign of sun i mat i on refers to the different particles. Gravitation and all the primordial forces of nature have force. for cement (förs'ment), n. [ We sought no kingdom, we desir'd no crown: It was imposed upon us by constraint, Like golden fruit hung on a barren tree; And will you count such for cement treachery? Webster and Dekker , Sir Thomas Wyat. forcené (for-se-na'), a. [Heraldic F.] In her., rearing on its hind legs: said of a horse. Also frighted. force-piece (förs'pēs), n. In mining, a piece of timber placed in a level shaft to keep the ground open. forceps (fôr's eps), n. [L. forceps, a pair of tongs, pincers, forceps, appar. lit. something by which to grasp hot things, forceps. See the qualifying words. Cataract forceps, an instrument resembling the di ecting forceps, but much finer, used in operating for cataract. - Dilating forceps, a surgical forceps used to dilate a pa age or meatus. Di ecting or ligature forceps, a forceps used in di ecting, to lay hold of delicate parts. - Fulcrum forceps, an instrument used by dentists, consisting of a forceps in which one beak is furnished with a hinged metal plate, padded with india-rubber, which rests against the gum, while the other beak has the usual tooth or gouge shape. - Polypus forceps. See polypus. forceps-candlestick (for's eps-kan"dl-stik), n. Same as clip - candlestick. forceps-tail (fôr's eps-tāl), n. an earwig; any insect of the family Forficulide: so called from the anal forceps. A book-name of