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pinch 1. the quantity of a substance, such as salt, that can be taken between a thumb and finger 2. a very small quantity pinch [pinch] (engineering) The closing-in of borehole walls before casing is emplaced, resulting from rock failure when drilling in formations having a low compressional strength. (geology) Thinning of a rock layer, as where a vein narrows. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And now, more than 30 years later, Mota continues to come through in a pinch, for a different type of team. But they're a combined 9 for 47 in a pinch, and Kreuter has not had a pinch-hit at-bat from the right side this season. In a pinch: A year ago, Dave Hansen established a major-league record with seven pinch-hit homers, but the Dodgers' production in a pinch this season was nonexistent until Sunday. |
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