n 1  :  any of various devices (as pincers) for gripping, breaking, or cutting (as nails or cuticle) - usu. used in pl.  2  :  an incisor of a horse : esp  :  one of the middle four incisors - compare CORNER TOOTH DIVIDER  .
 
 
 
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