She used the nippers to prune the bush.
when I was just a nipper
Recent Examples on the WebThere was no Power Bait in his vest, just Wheatly fly boxes and $40 nippers.—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 4 Apr. 2024 Unlike a traditional manicure, which soaks the nail and uses a pusher and nipper to cut the cuticles, a Russian manicure uses almost exclusively electric file bits to groom your nails without water.—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023 Built with fly fishing enthusiasts in mind, the pack magnets hold flies and nippers, but this multifunctional hip pack can be used for any outdoor activity, whether hiking, canoeing, or camping.—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023 Your first instinct might be to grab the cuticle nippers and snip extremely dry skin around the nail or push the cuticles back, but your best move is to keep them moisturized and otherwise leave them alone.—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Mar. 2023 Only clip away any hangnails with a nipper.—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 15 June 2020 This Sephora kit has affordable essentials, from nail clippers to files to a cuticle nipper.—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2022 Australian scientists have used eDNA to investigate what kind of creatures live in the caves under Christmas Island, revealing a diverse community that includes a type of fish called snook, yellow nipper crabs, and freshwater jellyfish.—James Gaines, Wired, 12 Feb. 2022 Always wear safety glasses when using nippers, and sand sharp cut edges with Fine-Grit Sandpaper ($3, The Home Depot).—Kim Hutchison, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2020
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