nippers

/ ˈnɪpəz /

plural noun

1. an instrument or tool, such as a pair of pliers, for snipping, pinching, or squeezing

Example Sentences

Yes, they were nippers rather than thrashings, but England lost three times in the 2019 group stage before ending the tournament in glory.

From BBC

Some “nippers” crawled into crannies to chip away the coal.

From Literature

Thousands of nippers ages 5 to 14 invade Australia’s beaches from October through March to race on the sand, swim deep into the ocean and practice using rescue boards.

From New York Times

Then there are the tools: nippers, a steam box, the spokeshave, and all manner of planes, punches and rivets.

From New York Times

You never know, with quadruple-chasing City planning to load their team with nippers and reserves.

From The Guardian