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• noun (Context 1)
A pair of forceps-like or pincer-like appendages at the posterior end of the abdomen in certain insects, such as earwigs.
Usage Example
"The entomologist observed how the earwig raised its forceps defensively when threatened by the encroaching beetle."
Strongest
forceps
Strong
pincers
cerci
• noun (Context 2)
A pair of scissors or shears, often used in a humorous or highly elevated literary context.
Usage Example
"With a quick snip of his gleaming scissors, the tailor severed the thread and admired his completed work."
Strongest
scissors
shears
Weak
clippers
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