pin·cer 
/ˈpɪnsɚ/ noun
plural pin·cers /ˈpɪnsɚ/ noun 1 pincers [plural] : a small tool that is used for holding or gripping small objects
▪ He used (a pair of) pincers to remove the nail. 2 [count] : a claw of a lobster or crab and some insects
▪ He used (a pair of) pincers to remove the nail.
