B1🏠 Everyday Objects
Italian word
pinza
pliers, tongs, stapler clamp
Looks like
pinch
to squeeze tightly between fingers
⚠️ The trap
Pinza comes from the same root as 'pinch' — both involve gripping — but pinza is the tool (pliers, tongs, clamp), not the action.
To say "to squeeze tightly between fingers" in Italian:
N/A
"pinza" in English means:
pliers, tongs, stapler clamp
Example
"Usa la pinza per tenere il filo."
"Use the pliers to hold the wire."
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