pinch on

Frequency: 7.07.8 per million words

To squeeze a part of a larger object or a person's body part.

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Examples (10)

  • He pinched me sharply on the arm.
  • The tailor carefully pinched the fabric on the waist to adjust the fit.
  • She playfully pinched him on the cheek, making him smile.
  • A small crab pinched my toe on the beach.
  • The new shoes pinch me on the sides, they're too tight.
  • Don't pinch her on the arm; it's not nice.
  • He felt a sudden pinch on his leg and looked down to see an insect.
  • The artist used a tool to gently pinch the clay on the edges of the sculpture.
  • Every time I wear these trousers, they pinch me on the hips.
  • She had to pinch the bread dough on the seam to seal it properly.