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The correct spelling is pinch.
How to pronounce pinch
/pɪntʃ/
nounIPA: /pɪntʃ/
Say it like: Pin-ch
The correct spelling is pinch. The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt. For example: "I gave the leather of the sofa a pinch, gauging the texture."
Usage Examples
“I gave the leather of the sofa a pinch, gauging the texture.”
“The children were scolded for pinching each other.”
“Someone has pinched my handkerchief!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
- 2.A close compression of anything with the fingers.
- 3.A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
- 4.An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
- 5.A metal bar used as a lever for lifting weights, rolling wheels, etc.
verb
- 1.To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
- 2.To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.
- 3.To squeeze between two objects.
- 4.To steal, usually something inconsequential.
- 5.To arrest or capture.
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