Meaning of the word pincers in English
What does pincers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pincers
US /ˈpɪn.sərz/
UK /ˈpɪn.səz/
Plural Noun
1.
a gripping tool with two handles and two jaws, used for gripping and pulling things
Example:
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He used a pair of pincers to pull out the nail.
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The dentist used small pincers to extract the tooth.
2.
the grasping claws of a crab, lobster, or scorpion
Example:
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The crab used its powerful pincers to crack open the shell.
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Be careful, scorpions have venomous pincers.
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