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Pinchers
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Pinchers, n. pl. [From Pinch.].
An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc. [1913 Webster]
" This spelling is preferable to pincers, both on account of its derivation from the English pinch, and because it represents the common pronunciation." [1913 Webster]
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