Associations to the word «Pincer»

Wiktionary

PINCER, noun. Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers
PINCER ATTACK, noun. An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once; especially one which thereby traps the enemy
PINCER ATTACKS, noun. Plural of pincer attack

Dictionary definition

PINCER, noun. A hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping.
PINCER, noun. A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.

Wise words

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