How Do You Spell PINCERS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪnsəz] (IPA)

The word "pincers" refers to a tool used for gripping and holding objects. It can be pronounced as /ˈpɪnsərz/ with the stress on the first syllable. The spelling of the word "pincers" can be traced back to the Middle English word "pinceours". The phonetic transcription of the pronunciation shows that the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, while the "e" is not pronounced at all. The "s" at the end of the word is pronounced as a "z" sound.

PINCERS Meaning and Definition

1. Pincers are a noun that refer to a type of tool or instrument, usually consisting of two metal or wooden arms jointed at one end. Pincers are designed to be used by gripping and exerting pressure, often to hold, grab, or lift objects. The arms of the pincers are typically curved or shaped in a way that allows the user to securely grasp items between the two arms.

   Pincers are commonly used in various fields, including construction, carpentry, gardening, and cooking. They are particularly useful for gripping and manipulating objects that are small, slippery, or too hot to handle with bare hands. Pincers can also be used for removing nails or other fasteners, as well as for holding or bending wire.

   The term "pincers" can also be used to describe the paired, claw-like appendages found on certain animals, such as crabs and scorpions. In this context, pincers are specialized body parts that are used for catching and holding prey, self-defense, or mating rituals. These natural pincers are often highly developed and adaptively shaped, allowing the animals to perform specific tasks with precision and efficiency.

2. The median deciduous incisor teeth of the horse, two in number.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. An instr. consisting of two parts moving on a pin, for griping, squeezing, or holding fast; an instr. for drawing out, as nails; the claws of certain animals, as of a beetle or crab.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PINCERS

The word "pincers" derives from the Old French word "pinceor", which was a combination of the verb "pincier" (meaning "to pinch") and the suffix "-or", indicating an agent or tool. The Old French term derived from the Vulgar Latin word "pincia", ultimately originating from the Latin noun "pinsere", meaning "to pinch". The use of the word "pincers" to refer to a gripping tool with two movable arms is believed to have developed during the Middle English period.