pinch
verb
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pinched;
pinching;
pinches
Definition of pinch
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
4
: to sail too close to the wind
2
: to be miserly or closefisted
3
: to press painfully
pinch pennies
: to practice strict economy
pinch
nounDefinition of pinch (Entry 2 of 3)
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
pinch
adjectiveDefinition of pinch (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: substitute
pinch runner
2
: hit by a pinch hitter
a pinch homer
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Synonyms for pinch
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun
grab, heist, rip-off, snatching, swiping, theft
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Examples of pinch in a Sentence
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 dealersAdjective
A pinch homer won the game.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
He’ll be used as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. — Dana Gauruder, Twin Cities, "Twins top prospect Brusdar Graterol debuts with fastballs and tears," 1 Sep. 2019 Using lightly floured hands, pinch off 2-inch pieces of dough and loosely form each piece into a ball. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "“Downton Abbey” Recipe: Asparagus Cups," 1 Sep. 2019 Here and there, mossy rock formations emerged as if they had been pinched by a giant’s hand. — Sylvie Bigar, Washington Post, "Her uncle died with the French Resistance, and she had to visit the spot," 30 Aug. 2019 In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, remaining garlic, and pinch salt. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Salmon with Grilled Eggplant and Chickpea Croutons," 9 Aug. 2019 In Marisnick’s absence, Myles Straw will substitute as a late-game defensive replacement or pinch runner. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros' Jake Marisnick ready to move on from suspension," 30 July 2019 But by the time Pixel owners get used to pinching their fingers together and rotating their thumb on invisible dials, a seismic shift will already be underway. — Wired, "Google's New Gesture Controls Aren't Just for the Pixel," 30 July 2019 He was expected to be available to pinch-hit and potentially enter in late-inning double-switch situations this weekend. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds' Scooter Gennett healthier after off day, likely available to pinch-hit," 6 July 2019 The patients underwent single or multiple nerve transfers in one or both upper limbs, to allow the elbow to extend and the hand to grasp, pinch and open. — Katie Hunt, CNN, "Paralyzed man regains use of hands thanks to innovative nerve surgery," 4 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After Tyler Beede was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the top of the fifth inning, Bochy summoned Suarez for just two batters before turning to Jandel Gustave, who finished the inning and went one more. — John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "Giants add Kyle Barraclough, who’s thrilled to join hometown team," 2 Sep. 2019 Keeping on Since striking out in his Padres debut as a pinch-hitter on Friday, left fielder Nick Martini is 5-for-13 in three starts. —