Definition of Pincer

1. Noun. A hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping.

Exact synonyms: Pair Of Pincers, Pair Of Tweezers, Tweezer
Generic synonyms: Hand Tool
Specialized synonyms: Roach Clip, Roach Holder
Derivative terms: Tweeze

2. Noun. A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Exact synonyms: Chela, Claw, Nipper
Group relationships: Crustacean
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Extremity, Member
Derivative terms: Claw, Nip

Definition of Pincer

1. one of the two pivoted parts of a grasping tool [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pincer

pina cloth
pina cloth
pina colada
pinball
pinballed
pinballing
pinballs
pinball game
pinball machine
pinbone
pinbones
pincase
pincases
pince-nez
pincement
pincer (current term)
pincered
pincering
pincerlike
pincers
pincer nail
pinch
Pinchas Zukerman
pinchbeck
pinchbecks
pinchbug
pinchbugs
pinchcock
pinchcocks
pinche

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