pinches Synonyms
pinches Meaning
pinches
to squeeze or compress (a part of the body) usually in a painful or discomforting way, arrest entry 1 sense 2, to squeeze or compress painfully, compress, squeeze, a marked thinning of a vein or bed, narrow, taper, to practice strict economy, a small amount, arrest, to press painfully, arrest entry 2 sense 2, to cause to shrivel or wither, deficit, painful pressure or stress, to nip off (a bud) to control flowering or prune the tip of (a young shoot) to cause branching, an act of pinching, to sail too close to the wind, a critical time or point, theft, as much as may be taken between the finger and thumb, to be thrifty or stingy, narrow entry 3, taper, a very small amount, to restrain or limit narrowly, to sharply reduce the length or quantity of, hardship, privation, to be miserly or closefisted, to prune the tip of (a plant or shoot) usually to induce branching, steal entry 1 sense 2a, substitute, to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument, pressure, stress, steal, a police raid, hit by a pinch hitter, to cause to appear thin, haggard, or shrunken, to subject to strict economy or want, to cause physical or mental pain to, to squeeze painfully, a critical juncture
pinches Sentence Examples
- The tiny crab's claws pinched my finger with a surprising force.
- The new shoes pinched my toes uncomfortably, making it difficult to walk.
- The chef pinched the delicate dough to create a perfect shape.
- The seamstress carefully pinched the fabric to create a secure seam.
- The pharmacist pinched a small vial of medicine between her fingers.
- The squirrel pinched the nut in its tiny paws, preparing to bury it.
- The toddler pinched her younger sibling's cheek, leaving a red mark.
- The mechanic pinched the wire with pliers to disconnect it.
- The surgeon pinched off the blood vessel to stop it from bleeding.
- The bartender pinched a lime wedge to garnish the drink.
FAQs About the word pinches
to squeeze or compress (a part of the body) usually in a painful or discomforting way, arrest entry 1 sense 2, to squeeze or compress painfully, compress, squee
thefts, grabs,heists, holdups, muggings,rip-offs, stickups, burglaries
discharges,releases,liberations, emancipations
The tiny crab's claws pinched my finger with a surprising force.
The new shoes pinched my toes uncomfortably, making it difficult to walk.
The chef pinched the delicate dough to create a perfect shape.
The seamstress carefully pinched the fabric to create a secure seam.
