Definition of Squeeze
Squeeze
squeeze
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to press firmly, typically with one's hands;
e.g. You can squeeze a stress ball when you are stressed and angry, it will help you calm down.
(verb)
to manage to get into or force to get through a narrow space;
e.g. The puppy squeezed in between the twin sisters on the couch.
(verb)
to apply pressure or exert a compressing force;
e.g. She squeezed the orange and collected the juice in a cup.
(noun)
the act of pressing something with one's hands;
e.g. She gave a gentle squeeze on her father's hand and hugged him.
(noun)
strong financial pressure caused by a restriction on spending due to shortage;
e.g. The law firm faced a squeeze on profits after word got out that one of the key investors had dropped out.
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