pinch

A noun referring to a small amount of something that can be held between the thumb and a finger, or the act of squeezing something between two surfaces.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое количество чего-либо, которое можно удержать между большим и указательным пальцами, или действие сжатия чего-либо между двумя поверхностями.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña cantidad de algo que se puede tomar entre el pulgar y el índice, o la acción de apretar algo entre dos superficies.frPetite quantité d'une substance que l'on peut tenir entre le pouce et l'index, ou action de serrer ou comprimer quelque chose entre deux surfaces.deEin kleines Quantum von etwas, das man zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger halten kann; auch das Kneifen oder Zusammendrücken zwischen zwei Flächen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena quantidade de algo que se pode segurar entre o polegar e o indicador, ou a ação de apertar algo entre duas superfícies.zh名词，指用手指（尤指拇指和食指）能捏住的一小撮量，也指捏、夹、拧的动作或夹住的状态。arاسم يدل على كمية صغيرة جدًا من شيء ما يمكن التقاطها بين الإبهام والسبابة، أو على فعل الضغط على شيء ما بين سطحين أو حصره بينهما.

1. Small amount A2 formal

   A very small quantity of something, especially a dry substance like salt or spice.

   • Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
   • She used a pinch of cinnamon in the recipe.
   • A pinch of pepper is enough to season the dish.

   ruЩепоткаesPizcafrPincée (petite quantité)dePriseptPitadazh一小撮arرشة

   Sinónimos: bitdashhintnipsmidgenspecktouchtrace

2. Squeeze action A2 formal

   An act of squeezing something, especially between the thumb and finger.

   • He gave her arm a playful pinch.
   • The pinch of the crab's claw hurt a little.
   • She felt a sharp pinch when the door closed on her finger.

   ruЩипокespellizcofrPincementdeKneifenptBeliscãozh捏arقرصة

   Sinónimos: nipsqueezetweak

3. Difficult situation B2 informal

   A state of difficulty, hardship, or pressure.

   • The company is feeling the financial pinch this quarter.
   • When you're in a pinch, you can always count on your friends.
   • He was in a pinch and needed help to finish the project.

   ruТрудное положениеesSituación difícilfrsituation difficiledeSchwierige LageptSituação difícilzh困境arوضع صعب

   Sinónimos: binddifficultydilemmafixjampickleplightpredicamentscrape

   Antónimos: comforteaseprosperity

• pinches plural form
• pinches' possessive plural form
• pinch's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of squeezing or compressing something, typically between the thumb and a finger, or to steal something small.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сжатия или сдавливания чего-либо, обычно между большим и другим пальцем, или кражи чего-то мелкого.esVerbo que significa apretar o comprimir algo, generalmente entre el pulgar y otro dedo, o robar algo pequeño.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de serrer ou comprimer quelque chose, généralement entre le pouce et un autre doigt, ou de voler quelque chose de petit.deVerb, das das Zusammendrücken oder Quetschen von etwas bezeichnet, meist zwischen Daumen und einem anderen Finger, oder das Stehlen einer Kleinigkeit.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de apertar ou comprimir algo, geralmente entre o polegar e outro dedo, ou de furtar algo de pequeno valor.zh指用拇指和其他手指夹住并挤压某物，也可指偷窃少量东西或夹伤。arفعل يدل على الضغط على شيء أو قرصه بين الإبهام وأصبع آخر، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى سرقة شيء صغير أو التسبب في ضيق مفاجئ.

1. Squeeze between fingers A2 formal

   To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

   • She pinched his cheek playfully.
   • He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
   • The child pinched her brother's arm.

   ruУщипнутьespellizcarfrpincerdeZwischen den Fingern quetschenptBeliscarzh捏arقرص

   Sinónimos: niptweak

2. Steal or take B1 informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   • Someone pinched my wallet on the bus.
   • He pinched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • She pinched the last piece of cake.

   ruУкрастьesBirlar, robarfrvoler, chaparderdeStehlenptFurtarzh偷窃arيسرق

   Sinónimos: filchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or pain B1 formal

   To cause a sharp, uncomfortable sensation, often due to tightness or pressure.

   • These new shoes pinch my toes.
   • The cold wind pinched her cheeks.
   • The collar of the shirt pinches my neck.

   ruПричинять дискомфорт или больespizcarfrpincer, causer une sensation de serrement douloureuxdeUnbehagen oder Schmerz verursachenptCausar desconforto ou dorzh引起不适或疼痛arالتسبب في انزعاج أو ألم

   Sinónimos: bitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   Antónimos: comforteaserelievesoothe

• pinched past participle
• pinched past simple
• pinching present participle
• pinches third person singular