Шукати
to pinch
01
щипати
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
02
щипати
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
03
щипати
to cause discomfort or distress
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щипати
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
05
щипати
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
06
щипати
to take someone into custody
Pinch
01
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
02
щіпка
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
03
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
05
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
07
a painful or straitened circumstance
Приклад
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.
