For Pinch we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Candy Making, Food, Golf and Nautical.

Pinch (Agriculture)

Breaking off the terminal growing point of a plant to encourage axillary buds to grow.

Pinch (Candy Making)

An approximate tiny measurement of a powdered ingredient usually obtained by picking it up with the finger and thumb.

Pinch (Food)

A measuring term referring to the amount of a dry ingredient (such as salt or pepper) that can be held between the tips of the thumb and forefinger. It's equivalent to approximately 1/16 teaspoon.

Pinch (Golf)

Shot A shot played around the green in which a player strikes the ball with a crisp, clean descending blow. (She pinched the ball off a perfect lie and holed the shot).

Pinch (Nautical)

Steering a sailboat too close to the eye of the wind, causing the sails to flap.

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