Definition of "pincer" [pincer]

• An object resembling one of the grasping parts of a set of pincers. (noun)
• A maneuver in which an enemy force is attacked from two flanks and the front. (noun)

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• "In military tactics, I think that would be called a pincer maneuver by M&M and vS."
• "Therefore, the spell mechanics may only be in the service of channeling the Earth's creation (?) energy so that it can be one side of the "pincer" holding Krona in place."
• "So Obama has created a kind of pincer attack on Social Security."