How do you pronounce 'Pinch' and 'щипать'?

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English to Russian Dictionary

pinch Meaning in Russian (pinch значение на русском)

Q: What is 'щипать' called in English?

'щипать' in English is called "Pinch". Pinch refers to: To squeeze a part of someone's body tightly between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

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щипать in English:pinch

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Quick Answer • Краткий ответ

Значение слова pinch на русском языке — щипать. (To squeeze a part of someone's body tightly between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.)

Definitions of Pinch

1
verb
To squeeze a part of someone's body tightly between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.
2
noun
A very small amount of a substance, typically a powder or granular material, that can be held between the thumb and forefinger.
3
verb(informal)
To steal something, often an item of small value or without serious intent, or to arrest someone.

Example Sentences

casual

“She gave his arm a playful pinch.”

casual

“Add a pinch of salt to the soup.”

casual

“The new shoes pinch my toes.”

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Synonyms (Синонимы)

In English:

nip squeeze tweak

Antonyms (Антонимы)

In English:

releaselet go

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepinched

present participlepinching

agent nounpincher

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pinch penniesidiom

To be very careful with money; to be frugal.

in a pinchexpression

If necessary; in an emergency or difficult situation.

take with a pinch of saltidiom

To regard something as exaggerated or not entirely true.