metal tool used for gripping, squeezing, or cutting things, such as pliers, pincers, tongs, forceps, or clamps; also refers to the claws of a crab or similar animal

A type of medical forceps used in surgery to clamp blood vessels and stop bleeding.

The work of cutting, filing, or assembling metal parts using hand tools such as files, drills, and vises

To control, restrict, or pin down by force; to muzzle or gag; to clamp down on something to prevent free action

pliers or pincers used for gripping, pulling out nails, or cutting wire; so named because the jaws resemble the mouth of a tiger

long tongs resembling scissors, used for picking up coal, firewood, or food when making a fire

Forceps used by a doctor or midwife to assist in the birth of a child, typically by gripping the baby's head during a difficult labor.

A tool used to measure or compare the dimensions of an object, typically consisting of two adjustable legs. Internal calipers measure hole diameters, while external calipers measure thickness and outer diameters.

a tool with two jaws used to hold a workpiece firmly in place, often attached to a workbench

To shut one's mouth and refuse to speak; to be forced into silence or prevented from speaking out.

A tool used for gripping or turning steel pipes or other cylindrical workpieces; also called [[管扳子|管扳子|guan3 ban3 zi5]]

A machinist's tool fixed to a workbench used to hold a workpiece in place for processing; it typically features a handle to adjust the jaw opening

military maneuver where forces attack both flanks of an enemy formation simultaneously

to keep one's mouth shut and tongue tied; describes being unable or afraid to speak out

wire cutting pincers or nippers used for cutting metal wire or electrical cords, usually featuring insulated handles

wire stripper; a tool used to remove the insulation from electric wires

pliers used for crimping wires or connectors; also known as amp pliers

A mechanical tool mounted on a workbench used to hold or clamp a workpiece in place; also called [[台钳|檯鉗|tai2 qian2]]

locking pliers; mole grips

tongs; clamp

small pliers, tongs, or pincers

wrench; spanner

nail clipper; nail cutters

bolt cutter; wire cutters for heavy-duty use

tweezers used for grooming eyebrows

pipe wrench; monkey wrench

a device used to crack open the shells of walnuts and other nuts

The Nutcracker Suite, a musical selection from the ballet by Tchaikovsky

pincers or a vise; a tool with two thick metal jaws used for gripping, fixing, or pulling objects

a tool used for gripping and turning bolts or nuts

combination or cutting pliers used for gripping or cutting wire

Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans), a species of stork found in parts of South and Southeast Asia

to keep one's mouth shut; to remain silent or close one's mouth and say nothing

a shape resembling a pair of pincers or forceps

To harbor jealousy and ill will; to be suspicious and unfriendly toward others.

(idiom) with horses and soldiers gagged, meaning that a marching army is moving in complete silence to avoid detection during a surprise attack

Iron pliers or nippers; a tool used for cutting wire or pulling out nails.

pliers or pincers made of iron

(literary) Ancient Chinese punishment involving shaving the head and shackling the neck; shaving the hair was called [[髡|髡|kun1]] and using an iron collar was called [[钳|鉗|qian2]]