pincers
Pincers (noun) means a hand tool with two pivoted, blunt jaws used for gripping or pulling. Example: “He used pincers to pull the stubborn nail from the board.”
How to use pincers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gripping tool, or a crustacean's claws.
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He used _____ to pull the stubborn nail from the board.
Etymology
From Old French pinceure, from pincier, "to pinch."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pincers” mean?
The word “pincers” means a hand tool with two pivoted, blunt jaws used for gripping or pulling. In plain terms, a gripping tool, or a crustacean's claws.
How do you pronounce “pincers”?
“Pincers” is pronounced PIHN-suhrz (/ˈpɪnsəɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “pincers” in a sentence?
Here is “pincers” used in a sentence: “He used pincers to pull the stubborn nail from the board.”
What is another word for “pincers”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pincers” include forceps, chelae, claws, nippers, pair of pincers and pinchers.
What part of speech is “pincers”?
“Pincers” is a noun.
Where does the word “pincers” come from?
The word “pincers” comes from Old French. From Old French pinceure, from pincier, "to pinch.".
How many meanings does “pincers” have?
“Pincers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hand tool with two pivoted, blunt jaws used for gripping or pulling.