Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Pinch.
How to pronounce pinch:
US
Pinch - as a noun
A painful or straitened circumstance
Example: "The pinch of the recession"
An injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
A slight but appreciable amount
Example: "This dish could use a touch of garlic"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hint7jot10mite6soupcon11speck13tinge6touch10A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Example: "He never knew what to do in an emergency"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emergency17exigency21The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Example: "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehension19arrest6catch12collar8taking into custodyPinch - as a verb
Squeeze tightly between the fingers
Example: "He pinched her behind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nip5squeeze25tweet8twinge10twitch14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grip7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make ridges into by pinching together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crimp11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fold8fold upturn upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make off with belongings of others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstract12cabbage14filch13hook11lift7nobble10pilfer11purloin9snarf8sneak9swipe10Cut the top off
Example: "Top trees and bushes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
top5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clip8crop8cut backdress6lop5prune7snip6trim6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
Example: "Smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vellicate14Example Sentences
"She felt a sharp pinch on her arm as the doctor administered the vaccine."
"I added a pinch of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor."
"He gave me a playful pinch on the cheek."
"He gave the car's engine a pinch to make it run smoothly."
"The toddler squeezed her stuffed animal so tightly it made a pinch noise."
Word Game Points
Is PINCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pinch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PINCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PINCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pinch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPINCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PINCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pinch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPINCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
