Pinch out
verb
To remove the tops of plants to help them grow better.
In a few weeks, pinch out the tips of the trailing ivy to encourage it to grow sideways.
Often appears as...
- pinch out tops
- pinch out tips
verb
To extinguish a small flame or light by squeezing it between your fingers.
He pinched out the candle before going to bed.
Often appears as...
- pinch out flame
- pinch out light
verb
In geology, to become gradually thinner or narrower at one end.
The sandstone layer pinches out towards the east.
Often appears as...
- pinch out layer
- pinch out formation
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove the tops of plants to help them grow better.
In a few weeks, pinch out the tips of the trailing ivy to encourage it to grow sideways.
Often appears as...
- pinch out tops
- pinch out tips
verb
To extinguish a small flame or light by squeezing it between your fingers.
He pinched out the candle before going to bed.
Often appears as...
- pinch out flame
- pinch out light
verb
In geology, to become gradually thinner or narrower at one end.
The sandstone layer pinches out towards the east.
Often appears as...
- pinch out layer
- pinch out formation
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Gardening Action
Used when talking about gardening techniques, not a violent action.
After pinching out the deadheads, my flowers bloomed even more.
Pro Tip 2/2Encourage Growth
Aims to make a plant bushier or redirect its growth.
If you pinch out the main stem, side shoots will grow.
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