Sekirov Dictionary

squeeze

/skwiːz/

verb8

  1. to press something hard from opposite sides at the same time
  2. To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
  3. To fit into a tight place.
  4. To barely manage to.
  5. To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
  6. (figurative) To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
  7. To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
  8. To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

noun14

  1. An instance of squeezing.
  2. A hug or other affectionate grasp.
  3. (figurative) A difficult position.
  4. (old-fashioned) The situation experienced by a middleman when pressured from both sides, especially financially.
  5. A close or tight fit.
  6. A traversal of a narrow passage.
  7. (slang) A romantic partner.
  8. The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
  9. (old-fashioned) A bribe, fee, or extortionary price paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.
  10. A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
  11. A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
  12. (slang) An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
  13. The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
  14. (slang, no longer used) A person's neck.
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squeezed · squoze · squozen · squeezing · squeezes · squeezeth · squeezest

Phrases with squeeze

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