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nippers Synonyms

Another word for nippers

Choosing another word for nippers depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A pivoted two-handled tool with sharp jaws, such as pliers, pincers, or small clippers, used for gripping, pinching, or cutting wire, nails, or fingernails.

Usage Example

"The carpenter used a pair of heavy-duty pincers to pull the rusty nails out of the wooden floorboards."

Strongest
pincers
Strong
pliers
clippers
tongs

• noun (Context 2)

The large pincers or claws of a crustacean, such as a crab or lobster.

Usage Example

"Be careful when handling the live crab so that its sharp pincers do not pinch your fingers."

Strongest
pincers
claws

• noun (Context 3)

Young children, especially energetic small boys (plural of nipper).

Usage Example

"The neighborhood youngsters spent the whole afternoon playing football in the park."

Strong
youngsters
tots
kids
urchins

Opposites of nippers

The opposite of nippers shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

adults
grown-ups
See all opposites of nippers

• Nearby Words

ninth
nip
nipper
nippers
nippiness
nipple
nippled

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nippers. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nippers
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