1. resembling pincers in shape or function; having two parts that can grip or squeeze together

Examples

• The crab's pincerlike claws snapped at the approaching fish.
• She used a pincerlike tool to remove the splinter from her finger.
• The robot's pincerlike appendages could grasp delicate objects.
• The lobster displayed its pincerlike chelae defensively.
• The surgeon used pincerlike forceps during the operation.
• The insect's pincerlike mandibles crushed the seed.