Squeeze
Translation- Squeeze
- Squeeze Squeeze (skw[=e]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Squeezed}
(skw[=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Squeezing}.] [OE. queisen, AS.
cw[=e]san, cw[=y]san, cw[=i]san, of uncertain origin. The s-
was probably prefixed through the influence of squash, v.t.]
1. To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to
compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice,
moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers;
to squeeze the hand in friendship.
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2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush. [1913 Webster]
In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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