Pinch Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for pinch.

pinch

pinch

/pɪntʃ/

Examples

a painful or straitened circumstance

noun

an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

noun

a slight but appreciable amount

noun

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

noun

a small sharp bite or snip

noun

a squeeze with the fingers

noun

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

noun

squeeze tightly between the fingers

verb

make ridges into by pinching together

verb

make off with belongings of others

verb

cut the top off

verb

irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

verb
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"Pin + Inch. A tiny pinch feels like an inch on your skin."

"Pin + Ch. A pinch so sharp, it's like a needle and 'ch'ill."

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