Pinch

Pinch

1: Verb
To grip something, especially with the thumb and a single finger.

Example sentence: Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the door.

Synonyms: Grip Clasp Catch Squeeze

Opposites: Release Let Go

2: Verb
To steal or take something from someone.

Example sentence: The pickpocket pinched her wallet when she wasn't looking.

Synonyms: Steal Pilfer Swipe Snitch

Opposites: Give Return Restore

3: Noun
A small amount of something, typically a quantity that can be held between the thumb and forefinger.

Example sentence: Add a pinch of salt to the soup for extra flavor.

Synonyms: Bit Dash Smidgen Speck

Opposites: Lot Abundance Plenty

Fun Fact:


The phrase 'pinch of salt' often means to not fully believe something that you are told, as in 'take it with a pinch of salt'.