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    n.NounA type of small tool with two hinged arms and blunt, often flattened, ends, used for picking up or holding small objects.
    The jeweler used a small pince to handle the delicate gemstones.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo gather (fabric) into small folds or pleats and secure with stitches.
    She pinced the fabric to create a decorative ruffle.

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    Part 3 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 05-06)

    45:50Part 3 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 05-06)
    • "I owe you an apology," he said, raising his golden pince-nez to his eyes.

      "I owe you an apology," he said, raising his golden pince-nez to his eyes.

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    Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)

    47:34Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)
    • I then glanced at her face, and, observing the dint of a pince-nez at either side of

      I then glanced at her face, and, observing the dint of a pince-nez at either side of

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