Meaning of the word nipper in English
What does nipper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nipper
US /ˈnɪp.ɚ/
UK /ˈnɪp.ər/
Noun
1.
a young child
Example:
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The little nippers were running around the playground.
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She's got two little nippers at home.
2.
a pincer-like tool or claw
Example:
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He used a pair of nippers to cut the wire.
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The crab's powerful nippers can deliver a painful pinch.