plural of pinch hit

The hearth of a metal-forging shop; the forge of a smithy. / An enclosed hearth with hatch for refueling that is attached to or built into a boiler that supplies steam for mechanical power.

(dated) A person who engages in kissing and petting. / A person who lies nestled against their partner in bed, back-to-front on their sides

(now rare) Glowing as a result of its high temperature; incandescent, glowing with heat.