What does the cryptic crossword clue "Squeeze a measure of column at foot of page (5)" mean?

The definition is "Squeeze". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="P") + INCH (synonym="as in column inch") = PINCH; definition: "Squeeze" The answer is PINCH.

Squeeze a measure of column at foot of page (5)

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