English

Noun

pinch point ‎(plural pinch points)

1. (engineering) A point in between moving and stationary parts of a machine where an individual's body part may become caught, leading to injury^[1]
2. (economics) The level of inventories of a commodity or product below which consumers become concerned about security of supply
3. (mathematics) Cuspidal point, a type of singular point on an algebraic surface
4. A kerb extension, a traffic calming measure consisting of an angled narrowing of the roadway
5. A bottleneck, part of a process that is too slow and causes a delay

References

1. ↑ American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association (n.d.) SB-2002-35 Pinch Point Hand Injuries.