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pinch in Greek

pinch in Greek is πρέζα — pinch means to squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.

pinch in Greek

πρέζα
noun
Pronounced: preza
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.

What does "pinch" mean?

  1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
    "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming."
  2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
    "Someone pinched my pen off the desk."
  3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
    "Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving."
  4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.
    "Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget."
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pinch in a sentence

  • She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
  • Don't pinch the baby's cheeks too hard, or she will cry.
  • Someone pinched my pen off the desk.
  • Who pinched my sandwich out of the fridge again?

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What is "pinch" in Greek?
"pinch" in Greek is πρέζα. pinch means: To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
How do you pronounce πρέζα?
"pinch" in Greek is πρέζα, pronounced "preza".
How do you use "pinch" in a sentence?
Example: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." In Greek, "pinch" is πρέζα.
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