Meaning of pinch

Definition of pinch

(noun) a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession"
an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
a small sharp bite or snip
a squeeze with the fingers
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
(verb) squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
make ridges into by pinching together
make off with belongings of others
cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"
irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear; "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"; "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"

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