Synonyms for pincers

Most common

pliers · tweezers · forceps · pair of pincers · pinchers

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

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

Related words

Phrases

pair of pincers

Example sentences

• pliers Tom found a pair of rusty pliers behind his garage.
• tweezers Tom has a pair of tweezers that you could borrow.
• forceps The doctor used forceps to lift the flap of skin.
• pinchers Could we say they are penny pinchers?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

pliers²

7 letters

forceps²

8 letters

tweezers², pinchers²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pliers² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

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