nipper

Example Sentences

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“Use a cuticle nipper. Tweezerman makes a great one called the Rockhard. And cut. Don’t pull it. Tearing the tissue underneath could potentially become a hangnail.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a nipper, although frankly I mean until about the age of 18, I wasn’t keen on baths.

From The Guardian

Then there are the tools: nippers, a steam box, the spokeshave, and all manner of planes, punches and rivets.

From New York Times

“If you think back to when I was a nipper, drink-driving was accepted ethically,” he says.

From The Guardian

You never know, with quadruple-chasing City planning to load their team with nippers and reserves.

From The Guardian