English Explanatory Dictionary

pincer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers.
verb
  1. To surround with a pincer attack.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪnsəɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pincer.wav

Word forms

pincer pincers pincher pincering pincered

Etymology

From Middle English pynsor, from Old French pinceure, pinchure, from pincier (“to pinch”).

Derived words

pincer attack pincer gate pincerlike pincer movement pincertail pincerwise
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