pinching

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of squeezing or crushing something between the fingers or thumb and forefinger.

• Noun

  A harsh or critical remark or gesture.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pinching
hinch , inch , linch , stinch

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Homonyms

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1. Pinch (en) : The act of squeezing or crushing something between the fingers or thumb and forefinger.
   

2. Pinch (en) : A harsh or critical remark or gesture.
   

3. Pinch (en) : A small amount of a substance.
   

4. Pinch (en) : To adjust or regulate the flow of a fluid, such as oil or gas, by means of a valve.
   

5. Pinch (en) : A narrow, confined space.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Pinch (en) : The act of squeezing or crushing something between the fingers or thumb and forefinger.
   

2. Pinch (en) : A harsh or critical remark or gesture.
   

3. Pinch (en) : A small amount of a substance.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pinching that leads to same result
pinch , pinch pennies , pinched , pinched pennies , pinches , pinches pennies , pinching , pinching pennies , penny-pincher , penny-pinchers , penny-pinching , penny-pinchings

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Forms

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pinsch, pinched, pinching, pinched off, pinched in, pinched out, pinched up

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Etymology

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The word 'pinch' comes from the Old English word 'pincgan', which means to prick or sting. The meaning evolved to include the act of squeezing or crushing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pinch hitter' in baseball refers to a player who is brought in to bat in a crucial situation.

2. The term 'pinch of salt' is used to indicate a small amount of a substance.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the character Mad-Eye Moody has a magical eye that can 'pinch' and immobilize enemies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Squeeze: Related concept that shares similar meaning to pinching. The act of applying pressure to something.

2. Crush: Related concept that shares similar meaning to pinching. The act of applying great pressure to something, causing it to break or be destroyed.

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Culture

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In literature, pinching is often used as a metaphor for criticism or harsh words. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of control or possession. In music, the term 'pinch harmonic' refers to a technique used to produce a harmonically rich sound.

How to Memorize "pinching"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pinching something between your fingers. Imagine the sensation of the object being squeezed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pinch' with the sensation of squeezing or the act of criticism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Hate Inequality, Never Squeeze' to remember the definition of pinching as the act of squeezing.

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