pincer


Definition: Meaning of, pincer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɪnsə /

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pincer pincers
  1. [countable usually plural] one of the pair of CLAW s that some SHELLFISH and insects have, used for holding and cutting food, and for fighting
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  2. pincers [plural] a tool made of two crossed pieces of metal used for holding things tightly
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pincer used in phrases

  • pincer movement (noun)
    1. a military attack in which two groups of soldiers come from opposite directions in order to trap the enemy between them
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