pinch

/pˈɪnt‍ʃ/

/ˈpɪntʃ/

[verb] [noun]

to pinch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

synonyms : nip

squeeze

twinge

twitch

make ridges into by pinching together

synonyms : crimp

irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

synonyms : vellicate

cut the top off

synonyms : top

make off with belongings of others

synonyms : abstract

to take someone into custody

to steal or take something, usually of little value or in small quantities

Pinch

[NOUN]

a squeeze with the fingers

synonyms : tweak

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

synonyms : hint

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

synonyms : apprehension

a small sharp bite or snip

synonyms : nip

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

synonyms : emergency

exigency

an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

a painful or straitened circumstance

Examples

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.

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