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Definition of tinsnips

tinsnips

/ˈtɪnˌsnɪps/
tin · snips
Plural:tinsnips
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tinsnips Lexical Profile

tinsnips Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Heavy-duty hand shears with short, strong blades and long handles, designed for cutting through thin sheet metal.

Example

"The roofer used a pair of tinsnips to trim the aluminum flashing around the chimney."

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• Nearby Words

tinplate
tinsel
tinsmith
tinsnips
tint
tinted
tiny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinsnips. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinsnips
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