Akademik

pincer

noun

1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

• Syn: ↑claw, ↑chela, ↑nipper

• Derivationally related forms: ↑nip (for: ↑nipper), ↑claw (for: ↑claw)

• Hypernyms: ↑extremity, ↑appendage, ↑member

• Part Holonyms: ↑crustacean

2. a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

• Syn: ↑pair of pincers, ↑tweezer, ↑pair of tweezers

• Derivationally related forms: ↑tweeze (for: ↑tweezer)

• Hypernyms: ↑hand tool

• Hyponyms: ↑roach clip, ↑roach holder

Useful english dictionary. 2012.