English dictionary
press
/pr/E/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the state of demanding notice or attention
ExamplesThe press of business matters.
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the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
Synonyms public pressSource: WordNet 3.0
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a machine used for printing
Synonyms printing pressSource: WordNet 3.0
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a dense crowd of people
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a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
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any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
Synonyms mechanical pressSource: WordNet 3.0
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a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Synonyms military pressSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
ExamplesHe gave the button a press.
He used pressure to stop the bleeding.
At the pressing of a button.
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An East Indian insectivore (<i>Tupaia ferruginea</i>). It is arboreal in its habits, and has a bushy tail. The fur is soft, and varies from rusty red to maroon and to brownish black.
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A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.
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An apparatus or machine by which any substance or body is pressed, squeezed, stamped, or shaped, or by which an impression of a body is taken; sometimes, the place or building containing a press or presses.
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verb
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exert pressure or force to or upon
ExamplesHe pressed down on the boards.
Press your thumb on this spot.
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force or impel in an indicated direction
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to be oppressive or burdensome
ExamplesSomething pressed on his mind.
Synonyms weighSource: WordNet 3.0
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place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
ExamplesPressed flowers.
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squeeze or press together
ExamplesShe compressed her lips.
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crowd closely
ExamplesThe crowds pressed along the street.
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create by pressing
ExamplesPress little holes into the soft clay.
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be urgent
ExamplesThis is a pressing problem.
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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
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press from a plastic
ExamplesPress a record.
Synonyms press outSource: WordNet 3.0
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make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
Synonyms pushSource: WordNet 3.0
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press and smooth with a heated iron
ExamplesPress your shirts.
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lift weights
ExamplesThis guy can press 300 pounds.
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ask for or request earnestly
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To force into service, particularly into naval service; to impress.
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To urge, or act upon, with force, as weight; to act upon by pushing or thrusting, in distinction from pulling; to crowd or compel by a gradual and continued exertion; to bear upon; to squeeze; to compress; as, we <i>press</i> the ground with the feet when we walk; we <i>press</i> the couch on which we repose; we <i>press</i> substances with the hands, fingers, or arms; we are <i>pressed</i> in a crowd.
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To exert pressure; to bear heavily; to push, crowd, or urge with steady force.
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