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pincers

/ˈpɪnsəɹz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.30 in modern English

Syllables
pin-cers
IPA
/ˈpɪnsəɹz/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of pincer

noun

A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

noun

The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English pynsours, from Old French pinceure, pinchure, from pincier (“to pinch”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: pynsours, pinceure

Frequently Paired Words

tongs

Synonyms

forceps chelae claws nippers pair of pincers pinchers

Rhymes With

mincers

Questions

How do you pronounce pincers?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪnsəɹz/.
What does pincers mean?
plural of pincer
Where does pincers come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce pincers

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