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kleszcze — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
  • forceps noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
  • pincers noun A hand tool with two pivoted, blunt jaws used for gripping or pulling.
  • pliers noun A hand tool with pincer jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting.

Senses

kleszcze is used for these senses in English:

  • claw A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
  • forceps An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
  • pincers A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
  • pliers A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

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).

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