Pinchers Meaning in English
word · lemma: pincher
Definition
Pinchers are the claw-like organs at the ends of some animals’ limbs (like crabs or lobsters), or a tool with two handles and jaws used for gripping or pinching things.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to animal claws, especially crabs, lobsters, or scorpions; commonly used for the tool (mostly US English—elsewhere 'pincers' or 'pliers' may be more common). Usually plural, as animals typically have two. Don't confuse with 'pincers' (which often refers specifically to the tool).
Example Sentences
Lobsters have big pinchers on the front of their bodies.
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Be careful! The scorpion's pinchers can hurt you.
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My little brother loves to pretend he's a crab and snap his fingers like pinchers.
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Those rusty old pinchers in the garage still work for opening jars.
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You can tell it's a male crab by the shape of its pinchers.
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The crab used its pinchers to pick up food.
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