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Noun
- the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
- he gave the button a press
- he used pressure to stop the bleeding
- at the pressing of a button
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
- any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
- clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
- a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
- a machine used for printing
- the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
- the state of demanding notice or attention
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
Verb
- ask for or request earnestly
- The prophet bid all people to become good persons
- lift weights
- This guy can press 300 pounds
- press and smooth with a heated iron
- make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
- `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
- The liberal party pushed for reforms
- She is crusading for women's rights
- The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
- be urgent
- This is a pressing problem
- create by pressing
- Press little holes into the soft clay
- crowd closely
- The crowds pressed along the street
- squeeze or press together
- the spasm contracted the muscle
- place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
- to be oppressive or burdensome
- weigh heavily on the mind, Something pressed on his mind
- force or impel in an indicated direction
- I urged him to finish his studies
- exert pressure or force to or upon
- He pressed down on the boards
- press your thumb on this spot