- pincers
- pincers (n.) mid-14c., from O.Fr. pinecure "pincers," from pincier "to pinch" (see PINCH (Cf. pinch)). Related: Pincer.
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Pincers — Pin cers, n. pl. [Cf. F. pince pinchers, fr. pincer to pinch. See {Pinch}, {Pinchers}.] See {Pinchers}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pincers — [pin′sərz] pl.n. [ME pinsours < OFr pincier, to PINCH] 1. a tool with two parts pivoted together to form two handles and two jaws, used in gripping or nipping things 2. Zool. a grasping claw, as of a crab or lobster; chela pincerlike adj … English World dictionary
pincers — n. a pair of pincers * * * [ pɪnsəz] a pair of pincers … Combinatory dictionary
pincers — n. pl. [OF. pincier, to pinch] Any structure that resembles the grasping end of pincers … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pincers — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. pinchers, pair of pincers, wrench, pliers, nippers, tongs, instrument, tweezers, grippers, wire cutters; see also tool 1 … English dictionary for students
pincers — /ˈpɪnsəz / (say pinsuhz) noun (singular or plural) 1. a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (often called a pair of pincers). 2. Zoology a grasping organ or pair of organs resembling this.… …
pincers — n.pl. 1 (also pair of pincers) a gripping tool resembling scissors but with blunt usu. concave jaws to hold a nail etc. for extraction. 2 the front claws of lobsters and some other crustaceans. Phrases and idioms: pincer movement Mil. a movement… … Useful english dictionary
pincers movement — n. a military maneuver in which simultaneous flank movements are used to converge upon an enemy force or stronghold and cut it off from support and supplies … English World dictionary
pincers — /pin seuhrz/, n. (usually used with a pl. v.) 1. a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (usually used with pair of). 2. Zool. a grasping organ or pair of organs resembling this, as the claw of … Universalium
pincers — noun a) A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws. b) The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters. Syn: forceps, pinchers … Wiktionary
