1. v.tr.
1. represent or make known (thought, feelings, etc.) in words or by gestures, conduct, etc.
2 refl. say what one thinks or means.
3 esp. Math. represent by symbols.
4 squeeze out (liquid or air).
Derivatives:
expresser n. expressible adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF expresser f. Rmc (as EX-(1), PRESS(1)) 2. adj., adv., n., & v.
--adj.
1. operating at high speed.
2 also a definitely stated, not merely implied. b archaic (of a likeness) exact.
3 a done, made, or sent for a special purpose. b (of messages or goods) delivered by a special messenger or service.
--adv.
1. at high speed.
2 by express messenger or train.
--n.
1. a an express train or messenger. b an express rifle.
2 US a company undertaking the transport of parcels etc.
--v.tr. send by express messenger or delivery.
Phrases and idioms:
express rifle a rifle that discharges a bullet at high speed. express train a fast train, stopping at few intermediate stations.
Derivatives:
expressly adv. (in sense 2 of adj.).
Etymology: ME f. OF expres f. L expressus distinctly shown, past part. of exprimere (as EX-(1), premere press)