pinch

Meanings

• Verb

  To squeeze or press between the fingers or thumb and forefinger, usually gently.

  - "He pinched the ripe tomato between his fingers."
  - "She pinched her husband's arm playfully."

• Verb

  To make or feel something by squeezing it.

  - "The artist pinched the clay to create a sculpture."
  - "The cold weather pinched his fingers."

• Verb

  To reduce or limit something, often suddenly or significantly.

  - "The company had to pinch pennies to make ends meet."
  - "The teacher pinched the student for talking during class."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɪntʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pinch
hinch , inch , stinch , linch

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Variants

List of all variants of pinch that leads to same result
pinch , pinch pennies , pinched , pinched pennies , pinches , pinches pennies , pinching , pinching pennies , pinch bar , pinch bars , pinch-hit , pinch-hits , pinch-hitting , pinch hit , pinch hits , pinch hitter , pinch hitters , pinch me , at a pinch , feel the pinch

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to prick' or 'to sting.' The modern meaning likely comes from the idea of squeezing something between the fingers, causing a slight stinging sensation.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pinch hitter' comes from baseball, where a player is brought in to bat in a crucial situation when the regular batter is not able to play.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'pinch' was used to refer to a small piece of clay used as a seal on a document.

3. The word 'pinch' is also used in the phrase 'between a rock and a hard place,' which means being faced with two difficult or unpleasant choices.

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Related Concepts

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1. squeeze: Related concept: The act of applying pressure to an object or substance.

2. prick: Related concept: To pierce or make a small hole in something.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'pinch' can represent a moment of crisis or a turning point in a story. In art, it can symbolize the act of creation or the feeling of touch. In music, it can refer to a dynamic marking or a rhythmic accent.

How to Memorize "pinch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize squeezing an object between your fingers, such as a ripe tomato or a stress ball.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pinch' with the sensation of squeezing or the image of someone pinching something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pinch-Pinch, Squeeze-Squeeze' to remember the meaning of the word.

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