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pincers

 

[ หˆpษชnsษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool for gripping

Pincers are a hand tool used for gripping and holding objects. They typically have two limbs joined at a pivot point and are operated by squeezing the handles together. Pincers are commonly used in carpentry, metalworking, and other trades.

Synonyms

forceps, pliers, tongs

Examples of usage

  • Use the pincers to remove the nails from the wood.
  • The blacksmith used a pair of pincers to hold the hot metal.
Context #2 | Noun

insect anatomy

Pincers are the two curved appendages near the mouth of certain insects, such as crabs and scorpions. They are used for grasping and manipulating food, defending against predators, and other functions.

Synonyms

chelae, claws, mandibles

Examples of usage

  • The scorpion's pincers were poised to strike.
  • The crab used its pincers to crack open the shellfish.

Translations

Translations of the word "pincers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pinรงas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเฅ€เคกเคผเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjepit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธะฟั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczypce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pinces

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pinzas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kerpeten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ุงุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kleลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klieลกte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kleลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klemma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™lbษ™tin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pinzas

Etymology

The word 'pincers' originated from the Middle English 'pynsour', which in turn came from the Old French 'peinceor'. The Old French word was derived from the Latin 'pensare', meaning 'to weigh or consider'. Over time, the meaning of 'pincers' evolved to refer to tools for gripping and later to the curved appendages of certain insects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,418, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.