Pincers

Synonyms of pincers

• pliers
• tongs
• forceps

Antonyms of pincers

• release
• loosen
• let go

Collocations of pincers

sharp pincers

Frequency: 70 %

The crab used its sharp pincers to defend itself.

metal pincers

Frequency: 60 %

He used the metal pincers to cut the wire.

crab pincers

Frequency: 50 %

The crab pincers were strong enough to crack open shells.

large pincers

Frequency: 45 %

The scorpion had large pincers for grabbing prey.

wooden pincers

Frequency: 30 %

He crafted a pair of wooden pincers for his woodworking projects.

Idiomatic Expressions for pincers

• Phrase: In the pincers of fate
  Meaning: To be caught or trapped in a difficult or unavoidable situation.
  Usage: After losing his job and his savings, he found himself in the pincers of fate with no way out.