pinch

/pˈɪnt‍ʃ/

/ˈpɪntʃ/

Pinch

pincement

a squeeze with the fingers

Synonymes : tweak

pincement

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

Synonymes : hint

pincement

a small sharp bite or snip

Synonymes : nip

Exemples

1. A pinch of laver flakes enhances the flavor of miso soup.

2. The policeman pinched his eyes as if overcome with a sudden stab of pain.

3. He sprinkled a pinch of ground anise over his roasted vegetables.

4. They added a pinch of maple sugar to their morning coffee for a hint of natural sweetness.