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to pinch
01
klämma, knipa
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
02
knyta, trycka ihop läpparna
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
03
knycka, klämma
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
04
nypa, klippa
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
stjäla, snatta
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
Transitive: to pinch sth
06
gripa, arrestera
to take someone into custody
Transitive: to pinch sb
InformalPinch
01
knyck, kram
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
02
ett stänk, ett klipp
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
03
arrestering, fångst
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
knip, klämma
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
05
kris, nödsituation
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
06
klämma, tryck
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
07
trångmål, svårighet
a painful or straitened circumstance
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pinched
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Exempel
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 memory of the accident still pinched his mind.
