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pincers Synonyms

Another word for pincers

Choosing another word for pincers depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The front hinged claws of certain arthropods, such as lobsters, crabs, and scorpions, used for seizing prey and defense.

Usage Example

"The crab raised its large chelae defensively as the tide pool receded."

Strongest
chelae
claws
Strong
nippers

• noun (Context 2)

A metal hand tool consisting of two pivoted handles and a pair of curved, blunt jaws, used for gripping things tightly or extracting nails.

Usage Example

"The carpenter used a pair of heavy iron nippers to pull the bent nails out of the floorboards."

Strongest
nippers
Strong
pliers
Weak
tongs
forceps

• Nearby Words

pinball
pinboard
pincer
pincers
pinch
pinchbug
pinched

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