pincer attack
The term "pincer attack" originates from military strategy and describes a tactic designed to encircle and trap the enemy by attacking from multiple directions.
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Definition
B2Military Tactics
(technical, strategic)A maneuver where forces attack both flanks of an enemy formation simultaneously to encircle and trap them.
Example
- The general planned a pincer attack to cut off the enemy's retreat.
- A successful pincer attack can lead to the complete encirclement of the opposing forces.
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