pinch

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -ɪntʃ

[edit] Verb

to pinch (third-person singular simple present pinches, present participle pinching, simple past and past participle pinched)

1. To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
2. To steal, usually of something almost trivial or inconsequential.
3. To arrest or capture.

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[edit] Noun

pinch (plural pinches)

1. The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
2. A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
3. An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
4. An organic herbal smoke additive.

[edit] Derived terms

• in a pinch
• take with a pinch of salt

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