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Meaning ofpinchin English

pinch

us//pɪntʃ//uk//pɪntʃ//

Pluralpinches
Past Tensepinched
Participle Verbpinching
Third Person Singularpinches

Definitions

Verb
1. to squeeze skin causing pain; hurting
  She pinched her sister's arm, causing her to cry.
2. to grip between thumb and finger
  The chef had to pinch the small ingredient between his fingers.
3. to complain or criticize; find fault
  The manager will pinch the employee for being late again.
4. to steal something small (informally)
  She was caught trying to pinch a candy bar from the store.
5. to arrest or capture someone
  The police will pinch the suspect for the robbery.
6. to trim plant shoots for shaping
  The gardener will pinch the tips of the branches to control growth.
Noun
1. a small amount of powder or grains
  A pinch of salt is added to the recipe for extra flavor.
2. a difficult social or financial situation; limited options
  The company is in a pinch and needs to reduce costs immediately.

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