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pincer

UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/

Translations

pincernoun
pincers
pl
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
The crab used its pincer to defend itself.
Краб использовал свою клешню, чтобы защититься.
The jeweler used a pincer to hold the small gem.
Ювелир использовал щипцы, чтобы удержать маленький камень.
Additional translations
кусачки
зажим
Synonyms
tongs
gripper
tweezer
forceps
claw
pincerverb
pincered
Past Simple
pincered
Past Participle
pincering
Gerund
pinceradjective
more pincer
Comp.
most pincer
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪnsə/
US
/ˈpɪnsər/
Used attributively before a noun to denote an encircling or pinching action (e.g. "pincer movement").

Definitions

pincernoun
A tool made of two parts that are joined at a pivot and used for gripping and pulling things.
The mechanic used a pincer to remove the nail from the tire.
A claw of a crustacean or other arthropod, used for grasping or holding.
The crab used its pincer to defend itself from predators.
A military or tactical maneuver in which forces converge on an enemy from two or more directions.
The generals planned a pincer to encircle the opposing army.
pincerverb
To attack or close in on (an enemy) from two or more sides simultaneously, especially so as to encircle them.
The allied forces pincered the retreating troops against the river.
To grip, pinch, or extract something by using pincers or a similar pinching motion.
She carefully pincered the splinter out of his finger.
pinceradjective
Involving or resembling a pinching or encircling action from two sides.
The troops began a pincer offensive on the city.
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