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to pinch
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pizzicare
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
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pizzicare
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
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pizzicare
to cause discomfort or distress
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pizzicare
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
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pizzicare
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
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pizzicare
to take someone into custody
Pinch
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the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
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a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
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the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
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a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
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a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
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the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
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a painful or straitened circumstance
Esempio
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.
