Pincer (noun)

1. A tool or claw for grasping or holding, especially one consisting of two jaws that close together.
2. A pincer movement is a military tactic in which an attacking force surrounds an enemy force from two or more directions.

Origin:

Pincer comes from the latin word "pinsere" meaning "to pinch".

Examples:

1. She used the pincers to remove the splinter.
2. The crab has large pincers.
3. The pincer movement was successful in trapping the enemy.
4. She used the pincers to grip the small part.
5. The pincers were used to pick up small objects.