Pincered: meaning, definitions and examples
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pincered
[ ˈpɪn.sərd ]
description of grip
Pincered describes something that is held or grasped between two opposing forces or sides, often resembling the action of pincers or tongs. This term can also imply a situation where an entity is trapped or caught between two elements.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mouse was pincered between the cat and the wall.
- He felt pincered by the two opposing arguments.
- The beetle was pincered by the claws of the crab.
Translations
Translations of the word "pincered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pinçado
🇮🇳 क्लिप किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gekniffen
🇮🇩 dicubit
🇺🇦 захоплений
🇵🇱 szczypany
🇯🇵 挟まれた
🇫🇷 pincé
🇪🇸 pellizcado
🇹🇷 kıskaçla tutulmuş
🇰🇷 집혀진
🇸🇦 مُقَصَّص
🇨🇿 zkřížený
🇸🇰 stlačený
🇨🇳 夹住的
🇸🇮 stisnjen
🇮🇸 klemmdur
🇰🇿 қысылған
🇬🇪 ჩაჭრილი
🇦🇿 sıxılmış
🇲🇽 pellizcado
Etymology
The term 'pincered' is derived from the noun 'pincer,' which originates from the Latin word 'pincere,' meaning 'to pinch.' The word 'pincer' itself refers to a tool or part of an animal particularly designed for gripping or holding onto objects. Over time, the adjective 'pincered' evolved to describe situations in which an object or being is caught or held tightly between two points, similar to how pincers function. The usage of the term can be traced back to the early 19th century, becoming more prevalent within both literal and metaphorical language to indicate conflict or a difficult situation from which it is challenging to escape.