Pinches (4)
'pinches' is the definition.
('nip' can be a synonym of 'pinch')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for nips that I've seen before include "cuts" , "Pinches - in the bud?" , "darts" , "Pinches as crab does" , "Steals" .)
'pinches' is the definition.
('crimp' can be a synonym of 'pinch')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for crimps that I've seen before include "curls" , "Pinches" , "Presses into small folds or ridges" .)