nipper

• Nom désignant un jeune enfant, souvent un petit garçon, ou une pince/griffe, notamment la pince d'un crustacé ou d'un arthropode.

A noun that can refer to a young person, or to a pincer-like claw on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropod.

1. Young childB1informalbritish

   A small child, often used affectionately or informally.

   jeune enfant

   • The little nipper was playing in the garden.
   • She took her nipper to the park for a walk.
   • The nipper wouldn't stop crying until his mother picked him up.

   Synonymeschildkidsprogtottykeyoungster

2. Claw of a crustaceanC1formalscientific

   A pincer-like appendage on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropod, used for grasping.

   Pince de crustacé

   • The crab used its nippers to defend itself.
   • Lobsters have powerful nippers that can crush shells.
   • The scorpion's nippers are used to capture prey.

   Synonymeschelaclawpincer