Also means
to nip
Usage Note
Pincer means to pinch between fingers or with a tool, and also appears in the expression se faire pincer ('to get caught' / 'to get pinched' by police). The related noun pince (f) means a claw, a pair of pliers, or a pincer, making the word family useful for both daily and technical vocabulary.
Examples
"Elle lui a pincé le bras pour attirer son attention."
Natural Translation
She pinched his arm to get his attention.

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