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noun
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pincer, tweezer, pair of tweezers
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hand tool
Narrower terms: roach clip, roach holder
History
From Middle English paire of pynsours.
