Category:Squeeze

Squeeze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed; p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.] Etym: [oe. queisen, as. cwesan, cwysan, cwisan, of uncertain origin. The s- was probably prefixed through the influence of squash, v.t.]

1. 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.

2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to Crush. In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward The burden. L'estrange.

3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, Through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.

Syn. -- to compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.

Squeeze Squeeze, v. i.

Defn: 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.

Squeeze Squeeze, n.

1. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

2. A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from An inscription on stone.