pincette

A scientist uses a pincette to place a small specimen on a glass slide.

Definition

Noun: A small pair of tweezers or pincers, typically used for delicate work such as handling small objects or removing splinters.

Usage Examples

• (A small tool for precise handling.)
• (A small pair of tweezers for medical or household use.)

Advanced Usage

• "pincette" as a specialized term: In medical or scientific contexts, a pincette refers specifically to a fine, spring-loaded tweezer used for microsurgery or laboratory work.
  • The surgeon used a pincette to grasp the delicate tissue during the operation. (A precise instrument in a medical setting.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pincer (n): A larger tool or claw for gripping, often with two opposing parts.
  • The crab's pincers were strong enough to crush a shell. (A gripping appendage or tool.)
• Tweezers (n): A common synonym for pincette, often used in everyday contexts.
  • She used tweezers to pluck her eyebrows. (A similar tool for hair removal.)

Synonyms

• Tweezers: A small tool for gripping and pulling fine objects.
• Forceps: A medical instrument for grasping, often larger than a pincette.
• Pliers: A tool for holding or bending, typically larger and with stronger grip.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms or phrasal verbs are associated with "pincette" due to its specific, technical nature.