PINCERS

Noun

pincers

plural of pincer

Noun

pincers pl (plural only)

A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.

Synonyms

• forceps

• chelae, claws, nippers

• pair of pincers

• pinchers

Anagrams

• Crespin, Princes, crispen, princes

Source: Wiktionary


Pin"cers, n. pl. Etym: [Cf. F. pince pinchers, fr. pincer to pinch. See Pinch, Pinchers.]

Definition: See Pinchers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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