Gripper: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically refers to a tool or device designed to grasp or hold onto something firmly, often used in industrial or robotic settings.

• The robotic arm is equipped with a gripper to pick up and move objects.
• You need a strong gripper to handle such delicate items.

Used to describe a device meant to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation, often used in construction or woodworking.

• Make sure you use a clamp to hold the wood pieces together while the glue dries.
• The metal clamp kept the pipes securely in place.

Describes a tool with two hinged arms that is used for grasping and holding objects, especially to shape, cut, or extract, often used in contexts requiring precise manipulation.

• The jeweler used a pincer to handle the tiny gemstones.
• Pincer movements are effective in delicate surgical procedures.

Refers to a device used to hold or contain something, usually to keep it in place or make it easily accessible, common in household or office settings.

• I’ve got a pen holder on my desk to keep my pens organized.
• The phone holder in the car makes it easier to use GPS.

Repeated word, see above for context and examples.

Used to describe a mechanical device or robotic arm designed to move, control, or interact with objects, often in industrial or scientific applications.

• The manipulator arm on the space station allows astronauts to handle experiments safely
• The factory uses a manipulator to assemble parts accurately

Often refers to the curved, pointed appendage of animals like cats or lobsters, but can also metaphorically describe something that grabs tightly.

• The cat used its claw to catch the mouse
• The machine's claw securely held the metal sheet in place

Used to describe a tool or device designed to hold onto or pick up objects, often in medical or mechanical settings.

• Surgeons use a grasper to hold tissue during operations
• The machine has a grasper to lift smaller components