verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt."The children were scolded for pinching each other."Die Kinder wurden getadelt, weil sie sich gegenseitig zwiffen.bodyactionsensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo squeeze between the thumb and forefinger."She pinched her nose to stop the sneeze from coming out. "Sie kniff sich die Nase zu, um das Niesen zu unterdrücken.bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo squeeze between two objects."The student pinched her pencil between her fingers to keep it from rolling off the desk. "Der Schüler zwackte ihren Bleistift zwischen ihren Fingern, um zu verhindern, dass er vom Schreibtisch rollt.actionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStehlen, klauenTo steal, usually something inconsequential."Someone has pinched my handkerchief!"Jemand hat mein Taschentuch geklaut!actionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerhaften, festnehmenTo arrest or capture."The police pinched the thief who robbed the bank. "Die Polizei verhaftete den Dieb, der die Bank ausgeraubt hatte.policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbkneifen, auskneifenTo cut shoots or buds of a plant in order to shape the plant, or to improve its yield."The gardener pinched off the basil flowers to encourage more leafy growth. "Der Gärtner kniff die Basilikumblüten ab, um mehr Blattwachstum zu fördern.plantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAm Wind segeln, anluvenTo sail so close-hauled that the sails begin to flutter."The small sailboat pinched as the sailor tried to sail directly into the wind, causing the sails to flutter and lose power. "Das kleine Segelboot ging am Wind, als der Segler versuchte, direkt in den Wind zu segeln, wodurch die Segel flatterten und an Kraft verloren.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo take hold; to grip, as a dog does."The dog pinched the toy between its teeth and ran away. "Der Hund zwackte das Spielzeug zwischen seinen Zähnen und rannte weg.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeizig sein, knausernTo be stingy or covetous; to live sparingly."Even though he earned a good salary, Mr. Davis pinched pennies and rarely spent money on anything other than necessities. "Obwohl er gut verdiente, war Herr Davis geizig und gab selten Geld für etwas anderes als Notwendigkeiten aus.attitudecharactereconomyvaluebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwicken, kneifenTo seize; to grip; to bite; said of animals."The crab pinched my toe on the beach. "Die Krabbe hat mich am Strand in den Zeh gezwickt.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwängen, einengen, quälenTo cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve."to be pinched for money"Geldmangel habenphysiologyconditionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnheben, hebenTo move, as a railroad car, by prying the wheels with a pinch."The workers pinched the stubborn train car forward inch by inch using long metal bars. "Die Arbeiter hoben den störrischen Eisenbahnwaggon Zentimeter für Zentimeter mit langen Metallstangen an.vehiclemachineactiontechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTadeln, kritisierenTo complain or find fault."My dad always pinched at my messy room, even when I just cleaned it. "Mein Vater hat sich immer über mein unordentliches Zimmer beschwert, selbst wenn ich es gerade erst aufgeräumt hatte.attitudecharactercommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareZusammengekniffen, schmalVery thin, as if drawn together"After being sick for a week, her face looked pinched and pale. "Nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank war, sah ihr Gesicht zusammengekniffen und blass aus.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVerkniffen, zusammengekniffen(of a person or their face) Tense and pale from cold, worry, or hunger."After waiting outside in the snow for the bus, her face was pinched and blue. "Nachdem sie draußen im Schnee auf den Bus gewartet hatte, war ihr Gesicht verkniffen und blau.appearanceconditionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn finanzieller Not, knapp bei KasseFinancially hurt or damaged."The family felt pinched after the car repair bill. "Die Familie war nach der Autoreparaturrechnung knapp bei Kasse.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareZusammengekniffen, gepresstCompressed"Her fingers were pinched between the heavy books. "Ihre Finger waren zwischen den schweren Büchern zusammengekniffen.appearancebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
