pinch between

Frequency: 7.59.2 per million words

To hold or squeeze something between two surfaces, typically fingers.

pinchVERB + PREPOSITION

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between

Examples (10)

  • Always pinch the seam between your fingers to ensure it's closed.
  • She carefully pinched the small bead between the tweezers.
  • The chef would pinch off a small piece of dough between his thumb and forefinger.
  • He warned the child not to pinch his fingers between the heavy book.
  • With precision, he pinched the delicate wire between the circuit board components.
  • The crab pinched the swimmer's leg between its powerful claws.
  • The gardener pinched the dead leaves between the stem and his hand.
  • To seal the ravioli, pinch the edges between your thumbs.
  • He accidentally pinched his shirt between the car door and the frame.
  • The small bird was able to pinch the seed between its beak.