noun. the state of demanding notice or attention the insistence of their hunger|the press of business matters |
noun. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines |
noun. a machine used for printing |
noun. a dense crowd of people |
noun. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes |
noun. clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use |
noun. any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids |
noun. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead |
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 |
verb. exert pressure or force to or upon He pressed down on the boards|press your thumb on this spot |
verb. force or impel in an indicated direction I urged him to finish his studies |
verb. to be oppressive or burdensome weigh heavily on the mind|Something pressed on his mind |
verb. place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure pressed flowers |
verb. squeeze or press together she compressed her lips|the spasm contracted the muscle |
verb. crowd closely The crowds pressed along the street |
verb. create by pressing Press little holes into the soft clay |
verb. be urgent This is a pressing problem |
verb. 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 |
verb. press from a plastic press a record |
verb. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman |
verb. press and smooth with a heated iron press your shirts|she stood there ironing |
verb. lift weights This guy can press 300 pounds |
verb. ask for or request earnestly The prophet bid all people to become good persons |
