pincer
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
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