nipper

• 名词，可指小孩或小伙子；也可指甲壳类或其他节肢动物的钳状附肢。

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.

   小孩

   • 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.

   同义词childkidsprogtottykeyoungster

2. Claw of a crustaceanC1formalscientific

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

   螯

   • 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.

   同义词chelaclawpincer