钳子 — meaning in English
qián zi
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English meaning
- clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
- dart noun A small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts.
- dogged adj Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
- pliers noun A hand tool with pincer jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting.
- tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.
Senses
钳子 is used for these senses in English:
- clip Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
- dart (sewing) A fold that is stitched on a garment.
- dogged stubbornly persevering, steadfast
- pliers A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
- tenacious Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
clip — full definition
- noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
- verb To fasten something with a clip.
- verb To cut something short, especially with scissors or shears.
- noun A short extract taken from a longer video, film, or broadcast.
- verb To hit or strike something briefly in passing.
dart — full definition
- noun A small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts.
- verb To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.
- noun A tapered fold stitched into a garment to shape it to the body.