pinza
/ˈpinθa/ · B2 · noun · f
pincer
🔧 pinza sounds like pinch-ah: tweezers pinch things
Say pinza as 'PEEN-tha' and hear 'pinch'. Tweezers, pincers and small pliers all work by pinching something between two arms. The English word pincers is a close cousin, sharing the same pinch root.