pinch together

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To squeeze two things or two parts of something towards each other.

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Examples (10)

  • Apply pressure to the nose by pinching the nostrils firmly together.
  • She carefully pinched the edges of the dough together to form a seal.
  • To close the bag, simply pinch the top together and twist.
  • He pinched his eyebrows together in concentration.
  • The surgeon had to pinch the wound edges together before stitching.
  • Can you pinch these two wires together for a moment?
  • We need to pinch the fabric together to create a pleat.
  • Gently pinch the top and bottom of the paper together.
  • The potter carefully pinched the clay together to shape the handle.
  • Just pinch your fingers together to pick up the small bead.