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pincer

DEFINITIONS OF: pincer

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n a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Synonyms:
chela, claw, nipper
Type of:
appendage, extremity, member
an external body part that projects from the body

n a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

Synonyms:
pair of pincers, pair of tweezers, tweezer
Types:
roach clip, roach holder
metal tweezers used by marijuana smokers to hold a roach
Type of:
hand tool
a tool used with workers' hands
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