nipper

Example Sentences

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Thousands of nippers ages 5 to 14 invade Australia’s beaches from October through March to race on the sand, swim deep into the ocean and practice using rescue boards.

From New York Times

My family recently got a new puppy, a strong-willed and mouthy but ultimately lovable little nipper.

From Washington Post

“Use a cuticle nipper. Tweezerman makes a great one called the Rockhard. And cut. Don’t pull it. Tearing the tissue underneath could potentially become a hangnail.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a nipper, although frankly I mean until about the age of 18, I wasn’t keen on baths.

From The Guardian

Then there are the tools: nippers, a steam box, the spokeshave, and all manner of planes, punches and rivets.

From New York Times