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pinch meaning in Tamil

கிள்ளு kiḷḷu

/pɪnt͡ʃ/

pinch in Tamil: கிள்ளு (kiḷḷu). In English, pinch means to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

Tamil words for pinch

to squeeze a small amount of skin
கிள்ளு kiḷḷu

English meaning of pinch

  1. verb To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
  2. verb To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.
  3. verb To squeeze between two objects.
  4. verb Of clothing, to be uncomfortably tight in specific spots.

Full definition of pinch

pinch in a sentence

  • The children were scolded for pinching each other.
  • This shoe pinches my foot.
  • Someone has pinched my handkerchief!

Synonyms of pinch

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Questions about pinch in Tamil

What is the meaning of pinch in Tamil?
Pinch in Tamil is கிள்ளு (kiḷḷu).
pinch என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Pinch: கிள்ளு (kiḷḷu).
What does pinch mean in English?
Pinch means to squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

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