n. One who, or that which, pinches. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. [ From Pinch. ] An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ This spelling is preferable to pincers, both on account of its derivation from the English pinch, and because it represents the common pronunciation. [ 1913 Webster ]