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Meaning of pincer attack | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An attack in which two or more forces attack from multiple sides at once.
  2. A set of simultaneous attacks against the flanks of an enemy salient in order to cut off and trap the enemy in an encirclement.

Equivalents

Suomi pihtiliike
日本語 はさみうち
한국어 협격 협공
Svenska kniptångsmanöver

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pincer gate pincer movement Pincers pincertail Pinch pinch bar

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