Etymology
Origin of pincher
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pynchar “stingy person”; see pinch, -er 2
Example Sentences
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They’ll tell you Scott can’t make a decision when it matters, Jerry can’t acquire the proper players and that John is a profit-first penny pincher.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
No 10 has not denied a claim by Mr Johnson's former chief aide, Dominic Cummings, that the PM referred to the former deputy chief whip as "Pincher by name, pincher by nature" before appointing him.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2022
The satellite carried a robotic arm with a pincher on the end.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
Instead of handling the cut dough pieces with aggressive "pincher fingers," think of your hands more like flat paddles you use to slide under the dough and carry it from place to place.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2021
Like, a whole crab with legs and pincher claws, all fried up, wedged between two pieces of white bread.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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