Cari
to pinch
01
mencubit, memencet
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.
Dia harus mencubit pangkal hidungnya untuk meredakan sakit kepala yang semakin parah.
02
mencubit, mengatupkan
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
Contoh-contoh
She pinched her lips in frustration as the deadline approached.
Dia mengatupkan bibirnya dalam frustrasi saat tenggat waktu mendekat.
03
mencubit, menekan
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
Contoh-contoh
The exam stress pinched her nerves, making it difficult to concentrate.
Stres ujian mencubit sarafnya, membuat sulit berkonsentrasi.
04
mencubit, memangkas
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
Contoh-contoh
As the lavender plant grew taller, she pinched the top shoots to prevent it from becoming leggy.
Saat tanaman lavender tumbuh lebih tinggi, dia mencubit pucuk atas untuk mencegahnya menjadi kurus.
Contoh-contoh
He pinched some money from his brother's wallet to buy video games.
Dia mengambil sedikit uang dari dompet saudaranya untuk membeli video game.
06
menangkap, menggrebek
to take someone into custody
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to pinch sb
InformalContoh-contoh
The officers pinched the gang members during the raid.
Para petugas menangkap anggota geng selama penggerebekan.
Pinch
01
cubitan, jepitan
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
Contoh-contoh
He winced as the nurse administered a flu shot, giving his upper arm a quick pinch.
Dia mengerut ketika perawat memberinya suntikan flu, memberikan cubitan cepat di lengan atasnya.
02
sejumput
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
Contoh-contoh
A pinch of sugar balances the acidity in the tomato sauce.
Secubit gula menyeimbangkan keasaman dalam saus tomat.
03
penangkapan, penahanan
an act of taking someone into custody
Contoh-contoh
The undercover unit planned the pinch for dawn to catch the smugglers off guard.
Unit bawah tanah merencanakan penangkapan saat fajar untuk menangkap penyelundup secara tiba-tiba.
04
cubitan, gigitan cepat
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
Contoh-contoh
She winced as she received a pinch from the doctor's tweezers to remove a splinter.
Dia mengerut saat menerima cubitan dari dokter dengan pinset untuk mengeluarkan serpihan.
05
situasi kritis, darurat
a critical, urgent situation that demands quick response
Contoh-contoh
Funding ran out mid‑project, putting the team in a financial pinch.
Pendanaan habis di tengah proyek, membuat tim dalam kesulitan keuangan.
06
cubitan, tekanan
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
Contoh-contoh
The toddler cried when she experienced a pinch in her hand from the toy.
Balita itu menangis ketika merasakan cubitan di tangannya dari mainan.
07
mencubit, kesempitan
a condition of hardship, scarcity, or tightness, often financial or material
Contoh-contoh
She tightened her budget after the emergency car repair left her in a temporary pinch.
Dia mengencangkan anggarannya setelah perbaikan mobil darurat meninggalkannya dalam kesulitan sementara.
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