About The Word Pinchers
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Pinchers Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Pinchers?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pinchers: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pinchers: See Also | Pinchers In Webster's Dictionary \Pinch"ers\, n. pl. [From {Pinch}.]
An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws
working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held
fast, drawing nails, etc.
Note: This spelling is preferable to pincers, both on account
of its derivation from the English pinch, and because
it represents the common pronunciation.
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