pinch point in English dictionary

  • pinch point

    Meanings and definitions of "pinch point"

    • (engineering) A point in between moving and stationary parts of a machine where an individual's body part or body may be placed such that when the machine is operating the body part may become caught, leading to an injury; including, possibly, fracture, amputation, or death. [1]
    • noun
      (engineering)
      A point in between moving and stationary parts of a machine where an individual's body part may become caught, leading to injuryAmerican Short Line & Regional Railroad Association (n.d.) SB-2002-35 Pinch Point Hand Injuries.
    • noun
      (economics)
      The level of inventories of a commodity or product below which consumers become concerned about security of supply
    • noun
      (mathematics)
      Cuspidal point, a type of singular point on an algebraic surface
    • noun
      A kerb extension, a traffic calming measure consisting of an angled narrowing of the roadway
    • noun
      A bottleneck, part of a process that is too slow and causes a delay

    Grammar and declension of pinch point

    • pinch point ( plural  pinch points)
    • pinch point (plural pinch points)

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