Pincer
noun
A pincer is a tool or part of an animal's body that is used to grasp or hold things tightly.
The crab used its pincer to crush the shell of its prey.
Usage tips
Neutral
pincer movement, pincer grip, pincer structure
noun
A pincer is a gripping tool used to hold or manipulate objects.
She used a pair of pincers to tighten the bolts on the machine.
Usage tips
Neutral
needle-nose pincers, locking pincers, flat-nose pincers
noun
A pincer is a tool or part of an animal's body that is used to grasp or hold things tightly.
The crab used its pincer to crush the shell of its prey.
Usage tips
Neutral
pincer movement, pincer grip, pincer structure
noun
A pincer is a gripping tool used to hold or manipulate objects.
She used a pair of pincers to tighten the bolts on the machine.
Usage tips
Neutral
needle-nose pincers, locking pincers, flat-nose pincers
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Function
In nature, pincers serve to manipulate and capture prey.
The octopus uses its pincers to catch fish.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Pincers can symbolize pressure or constraint in a situation.
The negotiations felt like a pincer move from both sides.
Pro Tip 3/3Action
Pincers are often associated with decisive action because of their gripping strength.
He used his pincers effectively during the demonstration.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Function
In nature, pincers serve to manipulate and capture prey.
The octopus uses its pincers to catch fish.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Pincers can symbolize pressure or constraint in a situation.
The negotiations felt like a pincer move from both sides.
Pro Tip 3/3Action
Pincers are often associated with decisive action because of their gripping strength.
He used his pincers effectively during the demonstration.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Function
In nature, pincers serve to manipulate and capture prey.
The octopus uses its pincers to catch fish.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolism
Pincers can symbolize pressure or constraint in a situation.
The negotiations felt like a pincer move from both sides.
Pro Tip 3/3Action
Pincers are often associated with decisive action because of their gripping strength.
He used his pincers effectively during the demonstration.
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