Meaning of абцугі | Babel Free

Definitions

1. pliers (a metal tool used in blacksmithing to grip and clamp iron)
   plural, plural-only
2. grip (something that clamps down the development of something)
   figuratively, plural, plural-only
3. pincer attack (encirclement of the enemy from two sides)
   figuratively, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“Развіццё краіны знаходзіцца ў абцугах дыктатара.”

The country's development is in the dictator's grip.

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