pinza — meaning in English

English meaning

• claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
• nipper noun (informal, British) A young child.
• pliers noun A hand tool with pincer jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting.
• tong noun A gripping tool with two hinged arms, used to pick up or hold something (usually hot or awkward) without touching it directly.

Senses

pinza is used for these senses in English:

• pliers A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
• tong (mostly plural) An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

claw — full definition

1. noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
2. noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
3. verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).

nipper — full definition

1. noun (informal, British) A young child.
2. noun The pincer-like claw of a crab or lobster.

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