pinch lightly

Frequency: 6.02.4 per million words

To squeeze with little force.

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Examples (10)

  • She decided to pinch the fabric lightly to check its quality.
  • He would often pinch his baby's cheek lightly in affection.
  • Gently pinch the leaves lightly to test their freshness.
  • The baker was careful to pinch the edges of the pie crust lightly.
  • Can you pinch my arm lightly to see if I'm dreaming?
  • When handling delicate flowers, always pinch the stem lightly.
  • She learned to pinch the clay lightly to create subtle textures.
  • He had a habit of trying to pinch her elbow lightly when he wanted her attention.
  • Just pinch the skin lightly to check for dehydration.
  • The chef would pinch the herbs lightly before adding them to the dish.