SQUEEZE


Meaning of SQUEEZE in English

noun the act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

2. squeeze ·add. ·noun the gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

3. squeeze ·noun a facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.

4. squeeze ·vt to force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, ·etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.

5. squeeze ·vt fig.: to oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.

6. squeeze ·add. ·noun pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion.

7. squeeze ·vi to press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd;

— often with through, into, ·etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.

8. squeeze ·vt to press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, ·etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.

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