presses

1. n the state of demanding notice or attention n the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines n a machine used for printing n a dense crowd of people n a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes n clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use n any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids n a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead n the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure v exert pressure or force to or upon v force or impel in an indicated direction v to be oppressive or burdensome v place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure v squeeze or press together v crowd closely v create by pressing v be urgent v 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 v press from a plastic v make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby v press and smooth with a heated iron v lift weights v ask for or request earnestly Source: ecdict

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