Pinch

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Pinch

To squeeze forcefully.

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Pinching (adjective), Pinches (plural), Pinched (past tense)

Comments:


In many respects, pinch is a synonym to squeeze (all definitions).

 

Pin differs from squeeze in that pinch tends to be more forceful and more concentrated - both in a physical and mental sense.

 

Specialized method of Grabbing using a subset of the fingers on the hand.

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