Rechercher
to pinch
01
pincer, serrer
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
Example
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.
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
Example
The patient pinched her lips, feeling anxious before the medical procedure.
The child pinched her lips, feeling nervous before the performance.
He pinched his lips as he listened to the bad news.
03
pincer, serrer
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
Example
The memory of the accident still pinched his mind.
The sharp criticism from her boss pinched her self-esteem.
The tight shoes were pinching her toes, causing discomfort throughout the day.
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
Example
To shape the bonsai tree, the gardener carefully pinched the new growth at the tips.
To encourage a more compact shape, she regularly pinches the tips of her potted geraniums.
The florist pinched the ends of the rose stems to encourage lateral growth and more blooms.
Example
She pinched a few candies from the jar without her mother noticing.
He pinched some cookies from the cookie jar before dinner.
He pinched some money from his brother 's wallet to buy video games.
06
arrêter, interpeller
to take someone into custody
Transitive: to pinch sb
InformalExample
The officers pinched the gang members during the raid.
The police pinched him for shoplifting at the supermarket.
The detectives pinched the suspect as he tried to board the train.
Pinch
01
pincement
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
Example
With a pinch, she plucked a stray hair from her sweater.
He used a pinch to pick up the tiny thread from the floor.
With a precise pinch, she adjusted the tiny screws on the eyeglass frame.
02
pincement
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
Example
A pinch of sugar balances the acidity in the tomato sauce.
He sprinkled a pinch of cinnamon on top of his coffee.
She added a pinch of herbs for extra aroma in her soup.
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
Example
He felt a sharp pinch as he accidentally caught his finger in the door hinge.
She felt a small pinch as she trimmed her nails too closely with the clippers.
The crab gave a quick pinch with its claws when she tried to pick it up.
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
Example
The chef skillfully avoided a pinch while chopping vegetables.
The pinch on her toe came from accidentally stepping on a small object.
A protective parent quickly intervened to prevent a pinch on the baby 's cheek.
07
situation difficile, pincement
a painful or straitened circumstance
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.
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