Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
pinch
IPA transcription: [p'ɪntʃ]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
pinch, squeeze, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch
Meaning:
squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
Synonyms:
crimp, pinch
Meaning:
make ridges into by pinching together
Usage examples
He often wants to pinch one who interests him sexually.
Season highly with salt, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne.
Season a leg of mutton with salt, pepper and a pinch of cloves.
Beat 3 eggs with a pinch of salt; add 1 pint of milk and 2/3 of a cup of flour.
Add a pinch of sugar and let them fry in hot rendered butter until a golden brown.
Perker, strengthening his argumentative powers with another pinch of snuff, proceeded--
After this little pinch of warmth the different groups retired to their respective rooms.
Hot blood, hot blood.' And the little man took a warning pinch, and shook his head doubtfully.
Boil 1 cup of rice in chicken broth; add a pinch of curry-powder and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Let bake and fill with chopped apples, raisins and chopped nuts, sugar and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.