pinch

"The little boy gave his sister a playful pinch on the arm. "

"I gave the leather of the sofa a pinch, gauging the texture."

"She added a pinch of salt to the soup. "

"After unexpectedly losing her job, Sarah found herself in a financial pinch. "

"The mechanic used a pinch to lift the heavy tire and change it. "

"He added a pinch of herbal blend to his loose-leaf tobacco for a more relaxing smoke. "

"The experiment used a powerful pinch to compress the plasma filament, generating intense heat. "

"The hourglass had a thin pinch, making it hard to see how much sand was left. "

"The police officer made a pinch for the shoplifter. "

"The children were scolded for pinching each other."

"She pinched the crayon between her thumb and forefinger to sharpen it. "

"The child pinched the paper airplane between his fingers to make the wings stronger. "

"Someone has pinched my handkerchief!"

"The police officer pinched the thief on the street. "

"The gardener pinched the tips of the rose bushes to encourage more blooms. "

"The sailboat pinches as the wind shifts, causing the sails to flap erratically. "

"The dog pinched the ball tightly in its jaws. "

"During hard times, my grandmother had to pinch pennies to make sure we had enough food. "

"The crab will pinch your finger if you get too close. "

"to be pinched for money"

"The workers had to pinch the railcar a few feet to align it with the loading dock. "

"My roommate always pinches about the noise I make when I'm cooking. "