Meaning of the word 'pinchers'

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Meaning of ‘pinchers’

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pinchers

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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Meaning of 'pinchers'

pinchers