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The correct spelling is pinching.
How to pronounce pinching
verb
Say it like: Pin-chi-ng
The correct spelling is pinching. To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt. For example: "The children were scolded for pinching each other."
Usage Examples
“The children were scolded for pinching each other.”
“Someone has pinched my handkerchief!”
“to be pinched for money”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The act of one who or that which pinches.
- 2.The act of pinching off new growth.
adjective
- 1.That pinches, or causes such a sensation
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