Definition of "pinches" [pinches]

• Plural form of pinch. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pinch. (verb)

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• "However, the recipes were vague using measurements such as pinches or no measurements at all!"
• "As was already suggested, there are more innovative ways to enforce one-way systems, such as pinches or traffic calming devices that allow traffic to flow only one way."
• "On the whole, then, the evidence, even where it 'pinches' James most, is by no means conclusive proof that on May 11 he had planned the murder with Allan."