τσιμπίδα

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Noun[edit]

τσιμπίδα (tsimpídaf (plural τσιμπίδες)

  1. tongs, tweezers
  2. (figuratively) hand, clamp (of law, tax authorities, etc.)
    η τσιμπίδα του νόμου (the long arm of the law)

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Synonyms[edit]

  • λαβίδα f (lavída, general term for pliers, forceps, tongs, etc)
  • μασιά f (masiá, fire tongs)

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