pinch

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verb

ˈpinch

pinched; pinching; pinches

transitive verb

: to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument

: to prune the tip of (a plant or shoot) usually to induce branching

: to squeeze or compress painfully

: to cause physical or mental pain to

e(1)

: to cause to appear thin, haggard, or shrunken

(2)

: to cause to shrivel or wither

: to subject to strict economy or want : straiten

: to restrain or limit narrowly : constrict

: steal

: arrest

: to sail too close to the wind

intransitive verb

: compress, squeeze

: to be miserly or closefisted

: to press painfully

: narrow, taper

the road pinched down to a trail

Cecelia Holland

Example Sentences

Verb My little brother is always trying to pinch me. He pinched her cheeks and told her how cute she was. Pinch together the edges of the dough. He pinched the top of his nose to stop the bleeding and leaned forward. He pinched off the top of the shoots. She pinched back the new growth. These new shoes are pinching my toes. I pinched my fingers in the door. By pinching and scraping, she managed to save enough money to buy a new car. Noun the pinch of my favorite sweater really bugged me! an innocent person caught up in a city-wide pinch of drug dealers Adjective A pinch homer won the game. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The Reds opted to pinch-hit for Mike Moustakas in the ninth inning Saturday with two runners on base and left-handed closer Will Smith on the mound.

Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 3 July 2022 There have been moments when Moore has wanted to pinch herself.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 Bryan Shaw relieved Pilkington and gave up a two-run double to pinch-hitter Seth Brown that sailed over the head of Myles Straw in center.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 9 June 2022 Leading 6-2, Harris went out the to finish the game for Santana, but walked two hitters and gave up an RBI double to pinch-hitter Dominic Gross, setting the stage for Carney.

John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022 In one continuous movement starting at the inner brow, use your index finger and thumb on both hands simultaneously to gently pinch along to the brow, then using your ring finger, lightly sweep inwards under the eye to the inner corner.

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2022 Inventories were low before the pandemic — estimates are Utah lacks at least 40,000 affordable dwellings or more — and those supplies have been thin enough since midsummer to pinch sales in a hot market.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Nov. 2021 The Mariners put Adam Frazier in to pinch run for Winker.

Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2022 Using your moistened hands, pinch off and roll the ground meat into 8 balls (1 1/2 ounces each).

Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 5 June 2022

Noun

Strain and serve in a coupe glass with ice and top with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Using a mortar and pestle, a small food processor or a blender, blend the garlic, anchovies and sugar with a pinch of salt into a paste.

Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Think Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Princess Fiona (of Shrek), and/or Smurfette…with a pinch of festival fashion.

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 21 July 2022 Season with another generous pinch of salt and cook partially covered at a simmer until the corn is tender and the cooking liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022 Finish with a big pinch of salt, taste and adjust to your liking, and use right away.

June Kim, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 Drizzle tops with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and season all over with a pinch of finishing salt.

Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Return to the eggplant: Combine the Italian and panko breadcrumbs in a large, shallow dish, such as a pie plate, along with a pinch each of salt and pepper, stirring until uniform.

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 In a large salad bowl, place the greens along with a pinch of salt, and toss with your fingers to combine.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 May 2022 See More

单词	pinches
释义	pinch 1 of 3 verb ˈpinch pinched; pinching; pinches transitive verb 1 a : to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument b : to prune the tip of (a plant or shoot) usually to induce branching c : to squeeze or compress painfully d : to cause physical or mental pain to e(1) : to cause to appear thin, haggard, or shrunken (2) : to cause to shrivel or wither 2 a : to subject to strict economy or want : straiten b : to restrain or limit narrowly : constrict 3 a : steal b : arrest 4 : to sail too close to the wind intransitive verb 1 : compress, squeeze 2 : to be miserly or closefisted 3 : to press painfully 4 : narrow, taper the road pinched down to a trail Cecelia Holland pinch 2 of 3 noun 1 a : a critical juncture : emergency b(1) : pressure, stress (2) : hardship, privation c : deficit 2 a : an act of pinching : squeeze b : as much as may be taken between the finger and thumb a pinch of snuff c : a very small amount 3 : a marked thinning of a vein or bed 4 a : theft b : a police raid also : arrest pinch 3 of 3 adjective 1 : substitute pinch runner 2 : hit by a pinch hitter a pinch homer Phrases pinch pennies : to practice strict economy Synonyms Verb nip Noun grab heist rip-off snatching swiping theft See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb My little brother is always trying to pinch me. He pinched her cheeks and told her how cute she was. Pinch together the edges of the dough. He pinched the top of his nose to stop the bleeding and leaned forward. He pinched off the top of the shoots. She pinched back the new growth. These new shoes are pinching my toes. I pinched my fingers in the door. By pinching and scraping, she managed to save enough money to buy a new car. Noun the pinch of my favorite sweater really bugged me! an innocent person caught up in a city-wide pinch of drug dealers Adjective A pinch homer won the game. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The Reds opted to pinch-hit for Mike Moustakas in the ninth inning Saturday with two runners on base and left-handed closer Will Smith on the mound. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 3 July 2022 There have been moments when Moore has wanted to pinch herself. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 Bryan Shaw relieved Pilkington and gave up a two-run double to pinch-hitter Seth Brown that sailed over the head of Myles Straw in center. Joe Noga, cleveland, 9 June 2022 Leading 6-2, Harris went out the to finish the game for Santana, but walked two hitters and gave up an RBI double to pinch-hitter Dominic Gross, setting the stage for Carney. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022 In one continuous movement starting at the inner brow, use your index finger and thumb on both hands simultaneously to gently pinch along to the brow, then using your ring finger, lightly sweep inwards under the eye to the inner corner. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2022 Inventories were low before the pandemic — estimates are Utah lacks at least 40,000 affordable dwellings or more — and those supplies have been thin enough since midsummer to pinch sales in a hot market. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Nov. 2021 The Mariners put Adam Frazier in to pinch run for Winker. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2022 Using your moistened hands, pinch off and roll the ground meat into 8 balls (1 1/2 ounces each). Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 5 June 2022 Noun Strain and serve in a coupe glass with ice and top with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Using a mortar and pestle, a small food processor or a blender, blend the garlic, anchovies and sugar with a pinch of salt into a paste. Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Think Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Princess Fiona (of Shrek), and/or Smurfette…with a pinch of festival fashion. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 21 July 2022 Season with another generous pinch of salt and cook partially covered at a simmer until the corn is tender and the cooking liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022 Finish with a big pinch of salt, taste and adjust to your liking, and use right away. June Kim, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022 Drizzle tops with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and season all over with a pinch of finishing salt. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Return to the eggplant: Combine the Italian and panko breadcrumbs in a large, shallow dish, such as a pie plate, along with a pinch each of salt and pepper, stirring until uniform. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 In a large salad bowl, place the greens along with a pinch of salt, and toss with your fingers to combine. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French pincher, pincer First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing pinch* at a pinch feel the pinch pinch bar pinch hit in a pinch pinch me pinch hitter pinch of salt pinch pennies take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt See More at a pinch feel the pinch pinch bar pinch hit in a pinch pinch me pinch hitter pinch of salt pinch pennies take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt See More Kids Definition pinch 1 of 2 verb ˈpinch pinched; pinching 1 : to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument My aunt pinched my cheeks. 2 : to squeeze painfully I pinched my finger in a door. 3 : to break off by squeezing with the thumb and fingers Pinch off a bit of dough. 4 : to cause to look thin or shrunken … I saw Dad run toward me with his face all pinched with anger. Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control pinch 2 of 2 noun 1 : a time of emergency He always helps out in a pinch. 2 : an act of squeezing skin between the thumb and fingers 3 : as much as may be picked up between the finger and the thumb : a very small amount a pinch of salt Medical Definition pinch transitive verb ˈpinch : to squeeze or compress (a part of the body) usually in a painful or discomforting way a pinched nerve caused by entrapment pinches 1 of 2 noun plural of pinch 1 as in grabs an instance of theft the pinch of my favorite sweater really bugged me! Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance grabs thefts heists stickups rip-offs muggings holdups burglaries break-ins 2 as in arrests the act of taking into one's control by authority of law an innocent person caught up in a city-wide pinch of drug dealers Synonyms & Similar Words arrests arrestments raids collars apprehensions busts captures restraints seizures holds imprisonments entrapments detentions confinements incarcerations remands captivities house arrests rearrests enchainments immurements Antonyms & Near Antonyms discharges releases liberations emancipations 3 as in lacks a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number this labor pinch means that there'll be long lines at the checkouts Synonyms & Similar Words lacks shortages wants deficiencies crunches deficits absences insufficiencies inadequacies poverties lacunas lacunae scarcities famines droughts needs dearths failures undersupplies paucities omissions drouths necessities privations Antonyms & Near Antonyms sufficiencies amplitudes wealths adequacies abundances plenties excesses surpluses plenitudes oversupplies overabundances surfeits opulences See More pinches 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of pinch 1 as in nips to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points the zipper on those jeans always pinches me Synonyms & Similar Words nips holds clasps grasps clutches crimps grips takes tweaks Antonyms & Near Antonyms drops springs frees releases loosens looses 2 as in steals to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep pinched the earrings while the boutique owner was distracted by another customer Synonyms & Similar Words steals swipes lifts grabs nips pockets nicks filches snatches pilfers hooks robs purloins appropriates snitches rips off boosts thieves misappropriates takes heists picks hijacks sacks seizes plunders walks off with pillages loots runs off with rustles poaches grasps knocks over burglarizes makes away with shoplifts kidnaps rifles makes off with abducts collars nails highjacks carjacks sponges mooches spirits shanghais Antonyms & Near Antonyms buys gives contributes purchases bestows presents donates hands over See More 3 as in seizes to take or keep under one's control by authority of law pinched the purse snatcher just two blocks from where he had robbed the old lady Synonyms & Similar Words grabs seizes arrests restrains apprehends detains nicks snatches captures nabs nails catches collars busts commits traps runs in binds hooks lands picks up imprisons holds bags grapples gets jails pulls in snaps (up) confines snares handcuffs locks (up) jugs shackles enchains incarcerates fetters interns remands immures trammels manacles rearrests Antonyms & Near Antonyms springs loosens discharges liberates looses frees releases emancipates unbinds unchains See More 4 as in saves to avoid unnecessary waste or expense if we pinch hard for the upcoming year, we can probably afford the vacation at that fancy resort Synonyms & Similar Words saves spares conserves manages economizes scrapes scrimps skimps pinches pennies preserves maintains husbands hoards cuts down retrenches cuts back lays up Antonyms & Near Antonyms blows wastes spends dissipates squanders throws away runs through fritters (away) lavishes misspends splurges See More
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