Definition of Pinch
Pinch
pinch
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to squeeze or grip, as between the finger and thumb;
e.g. Pinch together the edges of the dough.
(verb)
to steal;
e.g. He managed to pinch a handful of coins from the jar.
(verb)
to arrest;
e.g. The police pinched him for speeding.
(noun)
a small amount of something, such that it can be held between the thumb and finger;
e.g. Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
(noun)
the act of gripping or squeezing someone's skin between the finger and thumb;
e.g. She gave him a gentle pinch on his arm.
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