1. Baseball.
a. Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play . a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts.
b. Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play . a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score.
2. the application of pressure or influence on a person or group in order to force compliance or gain an advantage. Also called squeeze .
[ 1900-05, Amer. ]