CEFR B1

pinch

verb

Meaning

Grip a small amount of skin or flesh tightly between the thumb and forefinger.

Examples

The toddler began to pinch his sister during the long car ride.
I had to pinch the bridge of my nose to relieve the tension of my headache.

Synonyms: squeeze, nip, clinch, constrict

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pinch (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pɪntʃ/

Definition

Grip a small amount of skin or flesh tightly between the thumb and forefinger.

Examples

The toddler began to pinch his sister during the long car ride.
I had to pinch the bridge of my nose to relieve the tension of my headache.
The crab tried to pinch my toe while I was wading in the shallow water.

How to Use pinch

pinch someone (collocation): to cause pain by squeezing someone's skin — "Stop pinching your brother."
pinch something from someone (collocation): to steal something small — "He pinched a cookie from the jar."

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