Pinch off
verb
To remove something by squeezing it between your fingers until it comes off.
I pinched off a piece of cookie to give to my little brother.
Often appears as...
- pinch off a piece
- pinch off a bit
verb
In biology, the process where a part of a cell or structure separates from the main body to form a new one.
During the reproductive process, the bud will pinch off from the parent yeast cell.
Often appears as...
- pinch off cells
- pinch off process
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
In physics, to restrict or cut off the flow of something.
The device works by using a magnetic field to pinch off the flow of electrons.
Often appears as...
- pinch off flow
- pinch off current
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To remove something by squeezing it between your fingers until it comes off.
I pinched off a piece of cookie to give to my little brother.
Often appears as...
- pinch off a piece
- pinch off a bit
verb
In biology, the process where a part of a cell or structure separates from the main body to form a new one.
During the reproductive process, the bud will pinch off from the parent yeast cell.
Often appears as...
- pinch off cells
- pinch off process
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
In physics, to restrict or cut off the flow of something.
The device works by using a magnetic field to pinch off the flow of electrons.
Often appears as...
- pinch off flow
- pinch off current
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focuses on the physical action of removing small parts with fingers.
She pinched off a petal from the flower.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Tug
Conveys a light and precise touch, not a rough or forceful action.
Pinch off the bad leaves gently from the lettuce.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Small Bits
Often used when sharing something small by hand without tools.
He pinched off a morsel of bread for the ducks.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focuses on the physical action of removing small parts with fingers.
She pinched off a petal from the flower.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Tug
Conveys a light and precise touch, not a rough or forceful action.
Pinch off the bad leaves gently from the lettuce.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Small Bits
Often used when sharing something small by hand without tools.
He pinched off a morsel of bread for the ducks.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Focuses on the physical action of removing small parts with fingers.
She pinched off a petal from the flower.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Tug
Conveys a light and precise touch, not a rough or forceful action.
Pinch off the bad leaves gently from the lettuce.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Small Bits
Often used when sharing something small by hand without tools.
He pinched off a morsel of bread for the ducks.
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