as in thief
one who steals
the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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An earwig has a set of pinchers on the lower end of its body and wings that are rolled up just above its pinchers.
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Eric Guzmán, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2024
These larvae of the Dobson fly are rather hideous, actually, featuring long segmented bodies and nasty pinchers that will nip at your fingertips.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Penny pincher alert: There’s street parking, so no need to valet.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The silicone pinchers are designed to easily grip handles on a hot pot or when working with your outdoor grill.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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Eric Guzmán, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2024
These larvae of the Dobson fly are rather hideous, actually, featuring long segmented bodies and nasty pinchers that will nip at your fingertips.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Penny pincher alert: There’s street parking, so no need to valet.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The silicone pinchers are designed to easily grip handles on a hot pot or when working with your outdoor grill.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pincher
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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pincher. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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