pincer
US /ˈpɪn.sɚ/
UK /ˈpɪn.sɚ/
1.
tang, penjepit
a tool with two parts that are pressed together to grip something, used for gripping small objects or for cutting wire
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He used a pair of pincers to pull out the nail.
Dia menggunakan sepasang tang untuk mencabut paku.
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The electrician reached for his pincers to cut the wire.
Tukang listrik meraih tangnya untuk memotong kawat.
2.
capit, cakar
a large claw of a crab or other crustacean
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The crab used its powerful pincers to crack open the shell.
Kepiting menggunakan capitnya yang kuat untuk memecahkan cangkang.
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Be careful, that lobster's pincers can give you a nasty nip.
Hati-hati, capit lobster itu bisa mencubitmu dengan keras.
1.
menjepit, mengepung
to grip or squeeze something tightly with or as if with pincers
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The surgeon carefully pincered the delicate tissue.
Ahli bedah dengan hati-hati menjepit jaringan halus itu.
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The police tried to pincer the suspects from both sides.
Polisi mencoba menjepit para tersangka dari kedua sisi.