word
Pinch
Pihnch
/ˈpɪntʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pinch
Dictionary meaning
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Examples
- The pinch of the recession.
- They pinched my arm when I asked if I was dreaming.
Synonyms: apprehension
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