hammer and anvil

The English word “hammer and anvil” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him.
A two-pronged method that is commonly deployed, or the two mechanisms used to carry it out.

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