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кле́щи — meaning in English

kleshchi

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English meaning

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

кле́щи is used for these senses in English:

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.

pincers — full definition

noun A hand tool with two pivoted, blunt jaws used for gripping or pulling.
noun The front claws of crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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