Pinch-point Definition

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(engineering) A point in between moving and stationary parts of a machine where an individual's body part may become caught, leading to injury.
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(economics) The level of inventories of a commodity or product below which consumers become concerned about security of supply.

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(mathematics) Cuspidal point, a type of singular point on an algebraic surface.

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A kerb extension, a traffic calming measure consisting of an angled narrowing of the roadway.

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A bottleneck, part of a process that is too slow and causes a delay.

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Other Word Forms of Pinch-point

Noun

Singular:
pinch-point
Plural:
pinch points

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