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Noun
Definition: the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
Definition: the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
Definition: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
Definition: clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Definition: any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
Definition: a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Definition: 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"
Definition: A device used to apply pressure to an item.
Verb
Definition: exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"
Definition: force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
Definition: to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind"; "Something pressed on his mind"
Definition: place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers"
Definition: squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
Definition: crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street"
Definition: create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay"
Definition: be urgent; "This is a pressing problem"
Definition: 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"
Definition: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
Definition: press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"
Definition: ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
Definition: To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.