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2. pinch
verb. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] squeeze tightly between the fingers.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. pinch
verb. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] make ridges into by pinching together.
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. penny
noun. ['ˈpɛni'] a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound.
Synonyms
Etymology
- penny (English)
- penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. penny
noun. ['ˈpɛni'] a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit.
Etymology
- penny (English)
- penning (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. pinch
verb. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] make off with belongings of others.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. pinch
verb. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear.
Synonyms
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. pinch
noun. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Synonyms
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. pinch
noun. ['ˈpɪntʃ'] a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinch (English)
- pinchen (Middle English (1100-1500))