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szczypce — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chela noun The claw of an animal such as a crab or spider, used for gripping.
  • 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.
  • pliers noun A hand tool with pincer jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting.
  • tongs noun A tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.

Senses

szczypce is used for these senses in English:

  • chela A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
  • 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.
  • pliers A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.
  • tongs An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

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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