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Pincer
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
Translation of "pincer" into Russian
pincer
Noun
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
pincer
pincers pl
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.
Definitions
pincer
Noun
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
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.
pincer
Verb
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
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.
pincer
Adjective
UK
/ˈpɪn.sə/
US
/ˈpɪn.sɚ/
Involving or resembling a pinching or encircling action from two sides.
The troops began a pincer offensive on the city.
Idioms and phrases
pincer movement
The army executed a pincer movement to encircle the enemy.
клещевой манёвр
Армия провела клещевой манёвр, чтобы окружить противника.
pincer grasp
The baby is learning to use a pincer grasp to hold onto toys.
захват клешнёй
Младенец учится использовать захват клешнёй, чтобы держать игрушки.
pincer attack
The military planned a pincer attack to surprise the opposition.
атака клешнёй
Военные спланировали атаку клешнёй, чтобы удивить оппозицию.
pincer claw
The crab used its pincer claw to defend itself.
клешня
Краб использовал свою клешню для защиты.
pincer action
The crab caught its prey with a swift pincer action.
действие клешней
Краб поймал свою добычу быстрым действием клешней.