"pincerwise" meaning in All languages combined

See pincerwise on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From pincer + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pincer|wise}} pincer + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} pincerwise (not comparable)
  1. As if with pincers. Tags: not-comparable
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