Pinch (Noun)
Meaning 1
A painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Meaning 2
A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
A small sharp bite or snip.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
A slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 6
An injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 7
A squeeze with the fingers.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.