pinch
12 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #7,050
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
squeeze tightly between the fingers
noun
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈɪntʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural pinches
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a squeeze with the fingers
a small sharp bite or snip
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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