Thesaurus: pinches

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1. n South American tamarin with a tufted head n a painful or straitened circumstance n an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed n a slight but appreciable amount n a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action n a small sharp bite or snip n a squeeze with the fingers n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) v squeeze tightly between the fingers v make ridges into by pinching together v make off with belongings of others v cut the top off v irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear