nipper

A tool, such as pliers or pincers, used for squeezing or nipping.

A pincerlike part, such as the large claw of a crustacean.

A small boy.

Nautical, to fasten two parts of (a rope) together, in order to prevent it from rendering; also, to fasten nippers to.

A dram; nip.

A local name in Australia of species of Alphæus, a genus of prawns.

One who nips.

A satirist.

A thief; a pickpocket; a cutpurse.