To squeeze between two objects.
Of clothing, to be uncomfortably tight in specific spots.
To arrest or capture.
To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.
To sail so close-hauled that the sails begin to flutter.
To take hold; to grip, as a dog does.
To steal, usually something inconsequential.
To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.
To move, as a railroad car, by prying the wheels with a pinch.
To cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield.
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
To seize; to grip; to bite.
A close compression of anything with the fingers.
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
An organic herbal smoke additive.
A magnetic compression of an electrically-conducting filament.
The narrow part connecting the two bulbs of an hourglass.
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
An arrest.
A metal bar used as a lever for lifting weights, rolling wheels, etc.
A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
A substitute; a hostage.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Certainty.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.