Examples of pincher in a Sentence
the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
Recent Examples on the Web
We were particularly impressed by how much stronger our baby's hands and pincher skills were after playing with the magic tissue box for a few weeks.
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Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
Maryland crabs aren't a dime a dozen, and the cocky little pinchers know it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
And that’s a crucial skill for any penny-pincher.
—Chandler Dean, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2023
No matter which trim you choose, the Accent's appearance is mature and contemporary, saving you from the embarrassment of being outed as a penny pincher.
—Car and Driver, 4 Feb. 2022
Dickens’ timeless holiday tale of a penny-pincher and three ghosts hits this week.
—Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2022
Scissor-jaw traps are recommended for moles, while two-pronged pincher traps are effective for gophers, according to Sanchez.
—oregonlive, 16 May 2022
While on vacation, Michelle the penny-pincher, who is concerned about every dollar spent, puts away her money worries and relaxes poolside with a virgin piña colada.
—Washington Post, 6 May 2022
Not every billionaire has been a pandemic penny pincher, though.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
Maryland crabs aren't a dime a dozen, and the cocky little pinchers know it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
And that’s a crucial skill for any penny-pincher.
—Chandler Dean, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2023
No matter which trim you choose, the Accent's appearance is mature and contemporary, saving you from the embarrassment of being outed as a penny pincher.
—Car and Driver, 4 Feb. 2022
Dickens’ timeless holiday tale of a penny-pincher and three ghosts hits this week.
—Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2022
Scissor-jaw traps are recommended for moles, while two-pronged pincher traps are effective for gophers, according to Sanchez.
—oregonlive, 16 May 2022
While on vacation, Michelle the penny-pincher, who is concerned about every dollar spent, puts away her money worries and relaxes poolside with a virgin piña colada.
—Washington Post, 6 May 2022
Not every billionaire has been a pandemic penny pincher, though.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
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“Pincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pincher. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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pincher
noun
pinch·er
ˈpin-chər 
1
: one that pinches
2
plural
: pincer sense 1
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