WebFor me, at least, 'she pinched my face' means she grabbed a part of the face, whereas 'she grabbed my face' implies that the entirety of the face was grabbed. While grabbing the entirety of someone's face is possible, it's not the action being depicted above. That's definitely a pinch! Share Improve this answer Follow answered Nov 2, 2024 at 20:06 WebApr 12, 2024 · 1. to press (something, esp flesh) tightly between two surfaces, esp between a finger and the thumb. See nip 1. 2. to confine, squeeze, or painfully press ( toes, fingers, etc) because of lack of space. these shoes pinch. 3. (transitive) to cause stinging pain to.
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Webv. pinched, pinch·ing, pinch·es v.tr. 1. To squeeze (something) between the thumb and a finger, the jaws of a tool, or other edges. 2. To cause pain or discomfort to (a part of the body) by pressing or being too tight: These shoes pinch my toes. 3. To nip, wither, or shrivel: buds that were pinched by the frost; a face that was pinched with grief. Webus / pɪntʃt /. (of someone’s face) thin and anxious, or (of clothing) narrow: Nora was short, with a pinched face, and wore thick glasses with wire rims. Her dress was pinched at the waist. A person or organization that is pinched does not have enough money: The space program is pinched. recycling uckfield
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WebAug 17, 2014 · Just to give you an idea, pinch-faced can mean gaunt, wizened owlman5 Senior Member Colorado English-US Aug 17, 2014 #3 Her face probably looks thin and unpleasant, Tai. That's the general meaning of "pinch-faced". Her cheeks are not plump, she may well have thin lips, and she probably scowls a lot. Cross-posted with Tee Rex. T … Webpinch verb [I/T] (PRESS) to tightly press something, esp. someone’s skin, between your finger and thumb or between two surfaces: [ T ] He pinched his nose together and breathed through his mouth. [ T ] I had to pinch myself so I’d know I wasn’t dreaming. Idiom in a pinch pinch noun us / pɪntʃ / pinch noun (AMOUNT) [ C ] WebDefinition of 'face' face (feɪs ) countable noun [oft poss NOUN] Your face is the front part of your head from your chin to the top of your forehead, where your mouth, eyes, nose, and other features are. [...] See full entry for 'face' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers COBUILD 연어 pinched face kleine thermosfles