Pinch

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

pinch
noun1

a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession"2

an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed3

a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"[syn: touch]4

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"[syn: emergency]5

a small sharp bite or snip[syn: nip]6

a squeeze with the fingers7

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"[syn: apprehension]
verb1

squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"2

make ridges into by pinching together[syn: crimp]3

make off with belongings of others4

cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"[syn: top]5

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"

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Pinch pinch noun1a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession"2an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed3a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"[syn: touch]4a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"[syn: emergency]5a small sharp bite or snip[syn: nip]6a squeeze with the fingers7the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"[syn: apprehension] verb1squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"2make ridges into by pinching together[syn: crimp]3make off with belongings of others4cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"[syn: top]5irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear; "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"; "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"