Collocations with "gingerly"

6 collocations found

gingerly pick up

To lift something very cautiously, often because it is delicate or dangerous.

pick6.9
gingerly lift

To raise something in a very careful or cautious way.

lift5.0
tread gingerly

to walk in a slow and careful way, as if you are afraid of hurting yourself or making a noise

tread4.8
gingerly open

To open something very carefully.

open4.5
reach4.5
sip gingerly

to drink very cautiously, often due to heat or uncertainty

sip3.5