pinch gently
Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words
To squeeze lightly with the fingers.
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- She would pinch his cheek gently to show affection.
- He asked me to gently pinch the edges of the dough to seal it.
- The nurse gently pinched her arm before giving the injection.
- Remember to pinch the delicate flower petals gently.
- Could you gently pinch the loose thread to pull it out?
- A soft, gently pinched earlobe is often a sign of comfort.
- When pruning, pinch off the new shoots gently to encourage bushier growth.
- She learned to gently pinch the baby's foot to check for a reaction.
- He felt a gently pinched sensation on his skin, then realized it was a bug.
- To remove the stem, gently pinch and twist it.