pressing

verb

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice
To clasp, hold in an embrace.
To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
to press a hat
To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
to press a crowd back
To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
To try to force (something upon someone).
to press the Bible on an audience
To hasten, urge onward.
to press a horse in a race
To urge, beseech, entreat.
To lay stress upon.
To throng, crowd.
To print.
To force into service, particularly into naval service.

noun

The application of pressure by a press or other means.
A metal or plastic part made with a press.
The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
A memento preserved by pressing, folding, or drying between the leaves of a flat container, book, or folio. Usually done with a flower, ribbon, letter, or other soft, small keepsake.
The extraction of juice from fruit using a press.
A phonograph record; a number of records pressed at the same time.
Urgent insistence.

adjective

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