pincer

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pincer

A crab uses its pincer to pick up a small shell.

Definition

Noun: 1. A grasping claw on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropod: A specialized, often hinged, claw used for seizing, holding, or cutting. 2. A hand tool for holding, consisting of a compound lever for grasping: A tool, such as pliers or tweezers, designed to grip, pinch, or extract objects.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Arthropod Claw):
    • The crab raised its powerful pincer in defense.
    • Scorpions use their pincers to capture prey.
  • Noun (Hand Tool):
    • Use the pincer to pull out the nail.
    • She carefully placed the specimen with a fine pincer.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pincer movement": A military tactic where forces attack both sides of an enemy formation simultaneously.
    • The army executed a classic pincer movement to surround the enemy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pincers (n): The plural form is most common, especially when referring to the pair of claws on an animal or a specific tool like pliers.
    • The lobster's pincers were bound with a rubber band.
    • He grabbed the hot metal with a pair of pincers.
Synonyms
  • Claw: The sharp, curved nail on an animal's foot; also used for arthropod grasping limbs.
  • Chela (scientific): The technical term for the pincer of a crustacean or arachnid.
  • Pliers: A specific type of pincer tool with jaws for gripping and bending.
  • Tweezers: A small pincer tool for picking up tiny objects.
Related Phrases
  • Pincer grip/grasp: A method of holding something between the thumb and forefinger.
    • The baby developed a pincer grasp, allowing her to pick up small cereal pieces.
pincer

A crab uses its pincer to pick up a small shell.

Noun
  1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
  2. a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

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