nippers Synonyms

nippers Meaning

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nippers (n. pl.)

Small pinchers for holding, breaking, or cutting.

A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form.

A number of rope-yarns wound together, used to secure a cable to the messenger.

nippers Sentence Examples

  1. The crab's sharp nippers snapped at the fisherman's line.
  2. The lobster extended its formidable nippers, threatening any potential predators.
  3. The crayfish used its powerful nippers to pinch and crush its food.
  4. The hermit crab retreated into its shell, using its nippers to block the entrance.
  5. The surgeon used tiny nippers to remove a splinter from the patient's finger.
  6. The pet iguana has a habit of nibbling on its nippers, keeping them sharp and strong.
  7. The skilled jeweler employed delicate nippers to shape and bend intricate pieces of metal.
  8. The construction crew wore gloves to protect their hands from the nippers they used to cut metal rods.
  9. The garden shears had dull nippers, making it difficult to trim the hedges effectively.
  10. The wire cutter's nippers were coated with a non-slip material for enhanced grip and control.

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The crab's sharp nippers snapped at the fisherman's line.

The lobster extended its formidable nippers, threatening any potential predators.

The crayfish used its powerful nippers to pinch and crush its food.

The hermit crab retreated into its shell, using its nippers to block the entrance.