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Definitions for Pincers
ˈpɪn sərzpin·cers

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Wiktionary

  1. pincersnoun

    A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

  2. pincersnoun

    The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. Pincers

    see Pinchers

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. pince pinchers, fr. pincer to pinch. See Pinch, Pinchers.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Pincers

    Same as Pinchers.

Entomology

  1. Pincers

    the anal forceps.

Anagrams for Pincers »

  1. princes

  2. crispen

  3. encrisp

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Pincers in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Pincers in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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