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пинце́т — meaning in English

pintset

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English meaning

forceps noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
tweezers noun A small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs.

Senses

пинце́т is used for these senses in English:

forceps An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
tweezers A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

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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”.

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