"pinch" Meaning in English

1. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Part of speech : noun

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2. a squeeze with the fingers

Part of speech : noun

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3. a small sharp bite or snip

Part of speech : noun

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4. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

Part of speech : noun

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5. a slight but appreciable amount

Part of speech : noun

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6. an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

Part of speech : noun

7. a painful or straitened circumstance

Part of speech : noun

Example : the pinch of the recession

8. irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

Part of speech : verb

9. cut the top off

Part of speech : verb

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10. to squeeze tightly between the fingers

Part of speech : verb

Example : They pinched my arm when I asked if I was dreaming.

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11. make ridges into by pinching together

Part of speech : verb

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12. make off with belongings of others

Part of speech : verb

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