pincers
pincers
Definition
pin·cers (pin′sərz)
- a tool with two parts pivoted together to form two handles and two jaws, used in gripping or nipping things
- Zool. a grasping claw, as of a crab or lobster; chela
Etymology: ME pinsours < OFr pincier, to pinch
pin′·cer·like′ adjective
pincers
Synonyms
pincers
n.
pincers
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: They have two huge pincers at the front plus four hairy legs on either side.
- form: Bonfinius describes a Hungarian battle formation called the scorpion where infantry formed its body and the warwagons and cavalry formed the pincers.
- lack: Thoracic limbs lack pincers, branched and fringed with hairs, and mainly used for swimming.
Adjective modifier
- large: In the large pincers, one claw becomes larger and fatter, and more solid for crushing.
- hot: However St Dunstan spotted the cloven hooves beneath the dress, and grabbed the devil's nose with his red hot pincers!
- red: However St Dunstan spotted the cloven hooves beneath the dress, and grabbed the devil's nose with his red hot pincers!
- strong: The palps are always greatly enlarged, with the terminal segments modified into strong pincers used for catching and crushing prey.
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