pinch

Meaning of pinch in English

Noun

1. an act of pinching

2. a small amount of something that can be taken up with the thumb and forefinger, especially of salt

Add a pinch[spoonful] of salt.

3. a time of emergency

The pitcher got out of the pinch. 

Verb

1. grip or press something or someone’s skin tightly and sharply between thumb and forefinger

I'll pinch you if you lie.