pincers
11pincers — noun a) A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws. b) The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters. Syn: forceps, pinchers …
12pincers — pin·cers pin(t) sərz, US often pin chərz n pl FORCEPS * * * pin·cers (pinґsərz) 1. forceps (def. 1). 2. the median deciduous incisors of the horse; called also nippers …
13pincers — Synonyms and related words: alum, aspirator, astringent, clamp, claws, clutches, compressor, constrictor, contractor, corkscrew, crowbar, digits, extractor, fangs, fingernails, fingers, forceps, hands, hooks, jaws, mandibles, maxillae, meathooks …
14pincers — pin·cers || pɪnsÉ™rz / sÉ™s n. pliers, tongs; tweezers, forceps pin·cer || pɪnsÉ™(r) n. pliers, tongs; limb, arm …
15pincers — pin•cers [[t]ˈpɪn sərz[/t]] n. (usu. with a pl. v.) 1) bui a gripping tool consisting of two pivoted limbs forming a pair of jaws and a pair of handles (usu. used with pair of) 2) zool. a grasping organ or pair of organs resembling this, as the… …
16pincers movement — a military maneuver in which both flanks of an enemy force are attacked with the aim of attaining complete encirclement. Also, pincer movement. [1935 40] * * * …
17pincers movement — a military maneuver in which both flanks of an enemy force are attacked with the aim of attaining complete encirclement. Also, pincer movement. [1935 40] …
18bit pincers — noun plural Etymology: bit (I) : pincers having curved jaws …
19pair of pincers — noun a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping • Syn: ↑pincer, ↑tweezer, ↑pair of tweezers • Derivationally related forms: ↑tweeze (for: ↑tweezer) …
20pinsons — pincers. North …
