pincer movement
/ˈpɪnsər ˌmuːvmənt/
a two-pronged attack converging on the enemy
pincer movement in a sentence
“The pincer movement encircled the defenders.”
Origin of pincer movement
From pincer, the gripping tool
Related Words
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observation to gather military information
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a deceptive attack to distract from the main assault
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gunfire directed along the length of a target
blitzkrieg
a swift, overwhelming military attack