pair of pincers
pair of pincers · pairs of pincers
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jawsA gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
Meaning
1 sensesA gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
More definitions
- a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
Origin
From Middle English paire of pynsours.From Middle English paire of pynsours.
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Forms
plural: pairs of pincers| Singular | pair of pincers |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping:pincertweezerpair of tweezers
See also
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