plural of pair of pincers

A tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

(historical) An unskilled kitchen worker assigned to menial tasks.

plural of pair of tongs

Hoping that (something is the case), even if it is unlikely.

a seat for someone who is being honored, a place of honor

a place for someone who is being honored

plural of admiral of the Swiss Navy

One who appears important but is not.

Absence of a point of view; objective neutrality.