pinch Meaning and Definition

1. n. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

2. n. a squeeze with the fingers

3. n. a small sharp bite or snip

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

5. n. a slight but appreciable addition

6. n. an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

7. n. a painful or straitened circumstance

8. v. irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

9. v. cut the top off

10. v. squeeze tightly between the fingers

11. v. make ridges into by pinching together

12. v. make off with belongings of others