pinch

/pˈɪnt‍ʃ/

/ˈpɪntʃ/

to pinch

MAIN VERB

puntare

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

sinonimo : nip

Pinch

pizzico

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

sinonimo : hint

Esempio

1. A pinch of laver flakes enhances the flavor of miso soup.

2. The policeman pinched his eyes as if overcome with a sudden stab of pain.

3. He sprinkled a pinch of ground anise over his roasted vegetables.

4. They added a pinch of maple sugar to their morning coffee for a hint of natural sweetness.