pincher

noun

pinch·​er ˈpin-chər How to pronounce pincher (audio)
1
: one that pinches
2
pinchers plural : pincers

Examples of pincher in a Sentence

the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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The Lego creature sported a pincher on its head and brandished a whip-like tail. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 Don't set your thermostat too low Penny-pinchers might be tempted to set their thermostat at bracing levels and survive the winter by bundling up in layers or piling on blankets. Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 Don't set your thermostat too low Penny-pinchers may be tempted to set their thermostat at bracing levels and survive the winter by bundling up in layers or piling on blankets. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 The brown crustaceans are about 2 to 3 inches long with 10 legs, with two of them being pinchers in the front. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pincher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pincher was in the 15th century

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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pincher. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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pincher

noun
pinch·​er ˈpin-chər How to pronounce pincher (audio)
1
: one that pinches
2
plural : pincer sense 1
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