tinsnips

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tinsnips

(ˈtɪnˌsnɪps)
n
another name for snips
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Noun1.tinsnips - (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metaltinsnips - (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal
snips
shears - large scissors with strong blades
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
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To assemble: Near the bottom of the two larger cans, using tinsnips, cut a hole in both big enough for the soup can to just fit into.
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From around the house, you'll need wire cutters (or tinsnips), small paintbrushes, paper towels, an old pair of panty hose, and a pair of garden gloves (leather or sturdy cotton).
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You can buy them or make your own by cutting thin galvanized metal with tinsnips and punching screw holes with a hammer and nail.
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