Definition & Meaning of "nipper"in English

Nipper

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

nippers

a young child or toddler, often used in an informal or playful context

babe

baby

child

infant

kid

Examples

The nipper enjoyed running around the park with boundless energy.

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nipper

nip

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