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pinch, a compression or squeezing of the end of the thumb in opposition to the end of one or more of the fingers. An example is the pulp pinch, a type of grasp in which the pulp, or fleshy mass at the end of the fingers, is pressed against the pulp at the end of the thumb. See also lateral pinch, palmar pinch, tip pinch. pinch, n a small amount of chewing tobacco (snuff) an individual takes to use the substance for its desired effect. A “pinch” is called a quid in Britain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And now, more than 30 years later, Mota continues to come through in a pinch, for a different type of team. But they're a combined 9 for 47 in a pinch, and Kreuter has not had a pinch-hit at-bat from the right side this season. In a pinch: A year ago, Dave Hansen established a major-league record with seven pinch-hit homers, but the Dodgers' production in a pinch this season was nonexistent until Sunday. |
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