A tool used to cut straight lines through thin sheet metal by hand is called a
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Correct answer to question 200 (Auto & Shop Information): snip (or tin snip)
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Snips work like heavy-duty scissors, with jaws shaped and hardened to shear through thin sheet metal along straight or gently curved lines.
Updated: November 2026