pinch

a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession"

an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"

a small sharp bite or snip

a squeeze with the fingers

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"

make ridges into by pinching together

make off with belongings of others

cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"

irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear; "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"; "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"