tenacillas

Definitions of tenacillas
  1. noun
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
    synonyms: fórceps, pinza, tenaza
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    type of:
    pinza, pinzas
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
  2. noun
    scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick
    synonyms: despabiladeras
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    type of:
    tijera
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
  3. noun
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
    synonyms: pinza, pinzas, tenaza
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    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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