Pinches example sentences

Related (5): cramps, tweaks, nips, grasps, twists

pinch

verb

pinches (third person present)

- grip (something, typically someone's flesh) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb:

- use the fingers to remove (a bud or leaves) from a plant to encourage bushy growth:

- (of a shoe) hurt (a foot) by being too tight:

- compress (the lips), especially with worry or tension:

- move one's finger and thumb apart or bring them together on (a touchscreen) in order to zoom into or out of an image, activate a function, etc.:

- steal:

- arrest (someone):

- live in a frugal way:

- sail (a boat) so close to the wind that the sails begin to lose power.

- an act of gripping the skin of someone's body between finger and thumb:

- an amount of an ingredient that can be held between fingers and thumb:

- an arrest.

- an act of theft or plagiarism.

Synonyms

nip, tweak, squeeze, compress, grasp, hurt, pain, squeeze, crush, cramp, chafe, confine, steal, thieve, rob, take, snatch, pilfer, purloin, loot, rifle, embezzle, misappropriate, swipe, nab, lift, liberate, filch, nick, whip, nobble, bone, heist, glom, crib, hook, arrest, apprehend, detain, seize, capture, catch, collar, nab, bust, nail, do, nick, economize, scrimp, skimp, stint, retrench, nip, tweak, squeeze, bit, touch, dash, spot, trace, speck, taste, smidgen, smidge, tad

"Pinches" Example Sentences

1. She always pinches her cheeks to give them some color.
2. The crab pinches me when I try to pick it up.
3. He pinches his nose closed to avoid the unpleasant odor.
4. She pinches herself to make sure she's not dreaming.
5. He pinches off the end of the floral stem before putting it in water.
6. She pinches a bit of salt to sprinkle on her food.
7. He pinches his wallet shut after paying for the meal.
8. She pinches her lips, holding back her frustration.
9. He pinches his fingers together, creating a small gap.
10. She pinches her eyebrows together in concentration.
11. He pinches his tool tightly, making the job easier.
12. She pinches the fabric to see how stretchy it is.
13. He pinches the bridge of his nose, trying to alleviate a headache.
14. She pinches the toothpaste tube to get the last bit out.
15. He pinches the pencil between his fingers, ready to write.
16. She pinches a microphone, ready to sing.
17. He faces the crowd and pinches the harmonica to begin playing.
18. She pinches a bit of dough to roll into a ball.
19. He pinches the card tight before tossing it into the basket.
20. She pinches the edge of the paper to create a decorative fold.
21. He pinches the tennis ball, ready to serve.
22. She pinches the fabric together to create pleats.
23. He pinches the fish hook onto the line before casting it.
24. She pinches the bread between her fingers to see if it's fresh.
25. He pinches his shirt fabric to adjust it.
26. She pinches a leaf to see if it's dry.
27. He pinches the handlebars of the bike, ready to ride.
28. She pinches the gold chain, admiring the design.
29. He pinches the football, ready to throw it.
30. She pinches a piece of paper to fold into a crane.

Common Phases

1. I'm just going to pinch a bit of your sandwich; hope you don't mind.
2. She pinched her brother's toy car without his permission; it caused a big argument.
3. He pinched the bridge of his nose and let out a deep sigh; the stress of work was getting to him.
4. The tight shoes were starting to pinch her feet; she regretted not wearing more comfortable footwear.
5. He pinched her cheek affectionately and joked about how she never seemed to age; she smiled and rolled her eyes playfully.
6. She pinched her nose and closed her eyes before jumping into the chilly water; the shock momentarily took her breath away.
7. He pinched the top of the cup and blew on the steaming hot coffee to cool it down; it was his morning ritual.
8. The toddler pinched her brother's arm and giggled mischievously; their mother scolded her and told her that it wasn't nice to hurt others.
9. The waistband of his pants pinched uncomfortably around his middle; he resolved to start exercising more and eating healthier.
10. The chef seasoned the meal with a pinch of salt and pepper; he tasted it and nodded in satisfaction before sending it out to the dining room.