Pinch
Pinch noun - A squeeze with the fingers.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- They are best recognized for their pointed ears, Moe Howard haircuts, a distinctive salute (see Cross-Cultural Handshake), and a clever defensive attack wherein they can render a person unconscious by squeezing the neck (the famed Vulcan Nerve Pinch).
Source: Franchise / Trek Verse
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