Snips (Noun)

Meaning

(plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Examples

• The mechanic used snips to cut through the rusty metal sheet on the old car.
• She carefully selected the right pair of snips from her toolbox to trim the aluminum sheet.
• The metalworker's hands moved swiftly as he used the snips to cut out intricate designs.
• The engineer recommended using heavy-duty snips to cut through the thick steel plate.
• The DIY enthusiast struggled to find the right pair of snips to cut through the thin copper sheet.

Synonyms

• Tinsnips