Pinch — synonyms, definition

1. pinch (Noun) Brit

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pinch (Noun) — A painful or straitened circumstance. ex. "the pinch of the recession"

pinch (Noun) — An injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed.

pinch (Noun) — A slight but appreciable amount. ex. "this dish could use a pinch of garlic"

pinch (Noun) — A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.

pinch (Noun) — A small sharp bite or snip.

pinch (Noun) — A squeeze with the fingers.

pinch (Noun) — The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).

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2. pinch (Verb) Brit

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pinch (Verb) — Press tightly between the fingers. ex. "He pinched her behind"

pinch (Verb) — Make ridges into by pinching together.

pinch (Verb) — Make off with belongings of others.

pinch (Verb) — Cut the top off.

pinch (Verb) — Irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear. ex. "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"

pinch (Verb) — Take into custody.

pinch (Verb) — Be frugal or miserly. ex. "Don't pinch on health insurance"

pinch (Verb) — Feel the effect of straitened circumstance (e.g. lack of money). ex. "Staffing and budget levels were pinched by the 2012 recession"

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