pinza

Definitions of pinza
  1. noun
    a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
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    type of:
    extremidad, miembro
    an external body part that projects from the body
  2. noun
    wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
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    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  3. noun
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
    synonyms: pinzas
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    types:
    fórceps, tenacillas, tenaza
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
    type of:
    instrumento
    a device that requires skill for proper use
  4. noun
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
    synonyms: fórceps, tenacillas, tenaza
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    type of:
    pinzas
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
  5. noun
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
    synonyms: pinzas, tenacillas, tenaza
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    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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