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Definition: At a pinch
Pinch
\Pinch\, n.
1. A close compression, as with the ends of the fingers, or
with an instrument; a nip.
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2. As much as may be taken between the finger and thumb; any
very small quantity; as, a pinch of snuff.
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3. Pian; pang.
“Necessary's sharp pinch.” --Shak.
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4. A lever having a projection at one end, acting as a
fulcrum, -- used chiefly to roll heavy wheels, etc. Called
also
pinch bar.
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At a pinch,
On a pinch, in an emergency; as, he could on
a pinch read a little Latin.
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