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  1. 1. n. pl. An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc. Source: opted
  2. 2. An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc. Note: This spelling is preferable to pincers, both on account of its derivation from the English pinch, and because it represents the common pronunciation. Source: webster
  3. 3. An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws workingon a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawingnails, etc. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. pl. An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc. Source: ecdict

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