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pin·cer [ˈpɪn(t)səʳ] N

1. pincer usu pl ZOOL:

klešče f pl

2. pincer (tool):

pincers pl

klešče f pl

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These pincers would have been used as a mechanism for trimming the feet of the horses and thus had some value to the group. en.wikipedia.org

This operation consisted of a pincer movement which threatened to cut off the relieving forces. en.wikipedia.org

The female, smaller than the male, has two pincers of equal length but of a thinner size. en.wikipedia.org

If he tries to do so before then, a pair of pincers will sever his spine. en.wikipedia.org

They are "pediform", i.e. they look like small legs and were not modified into pincers. en.wikipedia.org

This is in reference to the distinct structuring of the type specimens cerci or pincers. en.wikipedia.org

It had 4 pairs of walking legs, a fifth pair modified into swimming paddles, and a pair of large chelae (pincers) for subduing prey. en.wikipedia.org

Direct support involved naval forces acting as one arm in a strategic pincer, the army forming the other arm. en.wikipedia.org

Its size can sometimes exceed 30 cm (pincers included). en.wikipedia.org

Pincers are a similar tool with a different type of head used for cutting and pulling, rather than squeezing. en.wikipedia.org

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