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pinching

UK
/ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/

Translations

pinchingnoun
pinchings
pl
She felt a sharp pinching on her arm.
Она почувствовала резкий щипок на руке.
The child let out a cry after the pinching.
Ребёнок закричал после ущипа.
Synonyms
tweezing
squeezing
grasping
clutching
nipping
pinchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes a sharp, biting sensation or denotes stinginess.
Synonyms
pressing
tight
acute
severe
harsh
biting
nipping
stinging
pricking
squeezing
tweaking
pinchverb

pinching

Gerund

pinched
Past Simple
pinched
Past Participle
pinching
Gerund
UK
/pɪntʃ/
US
/pɪntʃ/
She tried to pinch him to wake him up.
Она попыталась ущипнуть его, чтобы разбудить.
He had to pinch the wire to stop the current.
Ему пришлось зажать провод, чтобы остановить ток.
Pinch your nose to stop the bleeding.
Стисните нос, чтобы остановить кровотечение.
Additional translations
прищемлять
пережимать
Synonyms
grasp
grab
clutch
press
tweak
nip
squeeze

Definitions

pinchingnoun
The act of squeezing or compressing something tightly between the fingers or a tool.
The pinching of the dough helps to seal the edges of the pastry.
A sharp, painful sensation caused by pressure or constriction.
She felt a pinching in her toes from the tight shoes.
The act of stealing; theft (chiefly British, informal).
There has been a lot of pinching from the local shops lately.
pinchinggerund / present participle
Causing a sharp, biting discomfort or constriction.
The hikers wrapped their scarves tighter against the pinching wind.
Excessively frugal or stingy (archaic or literary).
He was known for his pinching habits, never spending a penny more than necessary.
pinchverb
To squeeze tightly between the fingers or a tool, often causing discomfort or pain.
She pinched her brother's arm to get his attention.
To steal or take something in a sneaky or stealthy manner.
He pinched a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
To economize or save money by being frugal.
They had to pinch pennies to afford their vacation.
To cause a sensation of tightness or discomfort, often due to clothing or shoes.
The new shoes pinched her toes, making it hard to walk.
To bring a thumb and finger together (or apart) on a touchscreen in order to zoom out (or in).
Pinch the image to zoom out and see the whole picture.
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