pincher

noun

pinch·​er ˈpin-chər How to pronounce pincher (audio)
1
: one that pinches
2
pinchers plural : pincers

Examples of pincher in a Sentence

the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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The brown crustaceans are about 2 to 3 inches long with 10 legs, with two of them being pinchers in the front. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025 The Lego creature sported a pincher on its head and brandished a whip-like tail. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 Just what does Warren Buffett give for Christmas? Billionaire Warren Buffett is known for being a penny pincher though used to hand out $10,000 cash Christmas gifts. Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024 There’s something for every type of traveler—and penny pincher—with our Booking.com promo code and other Booking.com discounts. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pincher

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pincher was in the 15th century

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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pincher. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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pincher

noun
pinch·​er ˈpin-chər How to pronounce pincher (audio)
1
: one that pinches
2
plural : pincer sense 1
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