pinces

Definitions of pinces
  1. noun
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
    synonyms: tenailles
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    type of:
    leviers combinés
    a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
    outil, outil manuel
    a tool used with workers' hands
  2. noun
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
    synonyms: pince de préhension, pincette
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    type of:
    appareil, outil
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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