pair of pincers

• Ferramenta formada por duas hastes metálicas unidas por um pino, usada para segurar, dobrar, torcer ou cortar objetos, comum em trabalhos mecânicos e domésticos.

A tool consisting of two pivoted metal arms used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects, often employed in mechanical or household tasks.

1. Tool for grippingB1formal

   A tool consisting of two pivoted arms ending in jaws, used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects.

   Alicate de pressão

   • He used a pair of pincers to pull out the nail.
   • The mechanic grabbed a pair of pincers to remove the bolt.
   • She carefully held the wire with a pair of pincers.

2. Animal anatomyB1formal

   The claw-like appendages of certain animals, such as crabs, lobsters, or scorpions, used for grasping.

   Pinças

   • The crab raised its pair of pincers in defense.
   • A lobster uses its pair of pincers to catch food.
   • The scorpion's pair of pincers are powerful and sharp.