knijpen — meaning in English

English meaning

• pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
• squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
• tweak verb To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.

Senses

knijpen is used for these senses in English:

• pinch To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
• squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
• tweak (transitive) To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

pinch — full definition

1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.

squeeze — full definition

1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.

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