Шукати
to pinch
01
щипати, здавлювати
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
02
зажати, зжимати губи
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
03
щипати, душити
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
04
прищипувати, щипати
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
викрасти, поцупити
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
Transitive: to pinch sth
06
затримати, арештувати
to take someone into custody
Transitive: to pinch sb
InformalPinch
01
щипок, сдавлення
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
затримання, піймання
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
защип, кліщ
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
05
криза, надзвичайна ситуація
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
06
щипок, зажим
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
07
зажим, трудна ситуація
a painful or straitened circumstance
pinch
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pinched
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pinched
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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 memory of the accident still pinched his mind.
