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to pinch
01
pincer, serrer
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
02
pincer, serrer les lèvres
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
03
pincer, serrer
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
04
pincer, écorcer
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
Transitive: to pinch the tips of a plant
05
piquer, voler
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
Transitive: to pinch sth
06
arrêter, interpeller
to take someone into custody
Transitive: to pinch sb
InformalPinch
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pincement
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
02
pincement
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
03
arrestation, captation
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
pincement
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
05
urgence, crise
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
06
pincement, pression
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
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situation difficile, pincement
a painful or straitened circumstance
pinch
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pinched
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pinched
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Exemple
The chef instructed the students to pinch the edges of the pastry to create a decorative pattern.
To wake up her sleepy friend, she decided to pinch him playfully on the arm.
He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.
When she saw the breathtaking view, she couldn't help but pinch herself to make sure it wasn't a dream.
The officers pinched the gang members during the raid.
