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Definition of pinch point noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pinch point

noun
 
/ˈpɪntʃ pɔɪnt/
 
/ˈpɪntʃ pɔɪnt/
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  1. a place or point where problems can occur because things are really busy, especially on a road
    • When traffic builds up, the spot becomes a dangerous pinch point.
    • There are always strains and pinch points when it comes to allocating scarce resources.
    Topics Transport by car or lorryc2
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