cup chin

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to hold one's chin in a hand that is curved like a cup

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Examples (10)

  • He gently cupped her chin with his hand, turning her face towards him.
  • She cupped the child's chin and wiped away a tear.
  • Lost in thought, he sat at his desk, cupping his chin in his palm.
  • The photographer instructed, 'Gently cup your chin and look towards the light.'
  • Looking into her eyes, he cupped her chin and leaned in for a kiss.
  • The doctor cupped the patient's chin to examine the swelling.
  • The old man cupped his grandson's small chin with a wrinkled hand.
  • She was cupping her chin, listening intently to the lecture.
  • Why are you cupping your chin like that? Are you worried?
  • In the next scene, the actor will cup her chin to show affection.