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View definitions for pinch

pinch

noun as in small amount

verb as in press tightly

verb as in be stingy

verb as in steal

verb as in arrest

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Six months after his last at-bat — he struck out as a pinch hitter in the final week of the 1986 season — Russell was back in uniform as the team’s bench coach.

"Food prices have gone up astronomically for families, and everyone is feeling the pinch," she said.

From BBC

Pep Guardiola's attempt at parking the bus in London to help Manchester City pinch three vital points almost paid off.

From BBC

A CBeebies presenter who is appearing in panto for the first time has described it as a "pinch me moment".

From BBC

It’s then finished off with sliced persimmon, thyme leaves, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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