nippers

Example Sentences

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Yes, they were nippers rather than thrashings, but England lost three times in the 2019 group stage before ending the tournament in glory.

From BBC

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

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

From New York Times

You never know, with quadruple-chasing City planning to load their team with nippers and reserves.

From The Guardian

The obvious lesson from Uruguay is to get as many nippers kicking balls as possible, to develop their technical skills.

From Economist