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Pinchers [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. plural [from pinch, not from the French pincette.]

2. An instrument for drawing nails from boards and the like, or for griping things to be held fast.

Pinchers [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc.