What does Pincers mean?
Definitions for Pincers
ˈpɪn sərzpin·cers
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Wiktionary
pincersnoun
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
pincersnoun
The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Pincersnoun
Etymology: pincette, Fr.
As superfluous flesh did rot,
Amendment ready still at hand did wait,
To pluck it out with pincers fiery hot,
That soon in him was left no one corrupt jot. Fa. Queen.Every ant brings a small particle of that earth in her pincers, and lays it by the hole. Joseph Addison, Guardian.
Webster Dictionary
Pincers
see Pinchers
Etymology: [Cf. F. pince pinchers, fr. pincer to pinch. See Pinch, Pinchers.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Pincers
Same as Pinchers.
Entomology
Pincers
the anal forceps.
Anagrams for Pincers »
princes
crispen
encrisp
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Pincers in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Pincers in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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