What does pincer mean?
Pincer means Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers..
Pincer
/ˈpɪnsəɹ/ · noun
Meaning
Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers..
Definitions by Sense
- Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To surround with a pincer attack.
Example Sentences
After considering all frontal counteroffensive alternatives, Heublein rejected them as detrimental to its profits and came up with a brilliant pincering maneuver. It raised the price of Smirnoff by one dollar, effectively preventing segment diffusion, […]
The minesweeper and the sea tug now came along either side, pincered the Vega, and seemed to be ushering it toward Moruroa, perhaps attempting to push the ketch inside the 12-mile limit.
Synonyms for pincer
Antonyms for pincer
Related Words
Word Forms
- pincers
- pincher
- pincering
- pincered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pincer?
Common synonyms include claw, chela, tweezer, pair of tweezers.
What is the opposite of pincer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pincer in a sentence?
After considering all frontal counteroffensive alternatives, Heublein rejected them as detrimental to its profits and came up with a brilliant pincering maneuver. It raised the price of Smirnoff by one dollar, effectively preventing segment diffusion, […]
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