pincers
Example Sentences
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Its front legs ended in large claw-like structures that resemble the pincers of crabs.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
Strong "gorilla" pincers are used for picking up heavier boxes or, for more delicate items, a suction device can be used.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Agility’s Digit robot, with its rectangular eyes and pincers for hands, looks a little more like science fiction and a little less like a human replacement.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
Some will have three arms, some with five fingers and others with pincers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2025
“Well, what’s on your mind, Stuart?” asked Dr. Carey, seizing hold of the man’s tooth with a pair of pincers and giving a strong pull.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
