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钳子 /qiánzi/ meaning in English

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钳子 /qiánzi/ noun

claw [claws](mechanical device for gripping)
noun
[UK: klɔː] [US: ˈklɒ]

forceps [forcipes](instrument used in surgery)
noun
[UK: ˈfɔː.seps] [US: ˈfɔːr.seps]

pincers [pincers](gripping tool)
noun
[UK: ˈpɪn.səz] [US: ˈpɪn.sərz]

pliers [pliers](gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand)
noun
[UK: ˈplaɪəz] [US: ˈplaɪərz]

tong [tongs](tool)
noun
[UK: tonɡ] [US: ˈtɒŋ]

tongs [tongs](instrument)
noun
[UK: tɒŋz] [US: ˈtɑːŋz]