pincette

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From pince +‎ -ette, as diminutive of pince. Compare Italian pinzetta.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pɛ̃.sɛt/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

pincette f (plural pincettes)

  1. tongs (for fire)
  2. tweezers

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Danish: pincet
  • Dutch: pincet
  • German: Pinzette
  • Polish: pęseta

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