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Definition of squeezed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
pressurepressed tightly from opposite sides
- The squeezed tube of toothpaste was almost empty.
2.
stressfeeling pressured or stressed
- She felt squeezed by the tight deadline.
3.
resourceslimited in resources or space
- The squeezed budget left no room for extras.
Expressions with squeezed
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juice taken from a lemon by pressing it
Add a tablespoon of squeezed lemon to the salad dressing.
made by squeezing fruit or vegetables recently
I love fresh-squeezed orange juice in the morning.
just pressed from fruit or vegetables, not stored
I love freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning.
liquid taken from fruit or vegetables by pressing them
I prefer squeezed juice over bottled juice.
orange fruit left after removing the juice
He threw the squeezed orange into the compost bin.
juice taken directly from pressed oranges
I prefer squeezed orange juice with my breakfast.
juice from oranges squeezed just before drinking
I love drinking freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning.
Origin of squeezed
Middle English, squesen (to press)
Terms with squeezed included in their meaning
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stress relief
small soft ball squeezed in the hand to relieve stress
pressure
become compressed or squeezed
pressure
crushed or squeezed with force
physically compressed
pressed or squeezed with a force that destroys or deforms
metaphorical
something placed or squeezed between two other things
tightness
as if squeezed uncomfortably tight
very wet
extremely wet, water can be squeezed out
wet sound
sound of something moist being squeezed
tight
closed or squeezed together tightly
gases
air or gas squeezed into a small space
shape
squeezed into a compact mass with irregular folds
toys
hollow toy chicken that squeaks when squeezed
muscles
massaged or squeezed with hands
drink
drink made from squeezed fruit
sound
sounding like someone has squeezed their nose
cooking
squeezed out, as juice from fruit
compressed
pressed or squeezed into a smaller shape
skin squeeze
have skin squeezed tightly causing pain
construction
adhesive squeezed from a joint
pressure
twisted or squeezed tightly
crushing
causing something to be crushed or squeezed
technology
enclosed part of a machine where gas or material is squeezed into smaller volume
appearance
having a crumpled or squeezed appearance
expressions
showing a facial expression of being squeezed
Examples of squeezed in a sentence
He felt squeezed in the crowded elevator. He felt squeezed by the mounting bills. The team felt squeezed by the project's demands. The squeezed schedule left no time for breaks. The squeezed living space made it hard to move around.
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- French:pressé, stressé, ...
- German:gequetscht, unter Druck, ...
- Italian:schiacciato, stressato, ...
- Spanish:apretado, presionado, ...
- Portuguese:espremido, pressionado, ...
- Chinese:被挤压, 紧张, ...
- Japanese:押しつぶされた, プレッシャーを感じた, ...
- Arabic:مَضْغُوط, مُتَوَتِّر, ...
- Hebrew:סָחוּט, לָחוּץ, ...
- Russian:сжатый, под давлением, ...
- Ukrainian:стиснутий, під тиском, ...
- Hindi:दबा हुआ, दबाव में, ...
Definition of squeeze - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pressureinstance of pressing something firmly
- He gave the stress ball a squeeze.
2.
emotiontight or affectionate hug
- She gave him a warm squeeze before leaving.
3.
spacetight or crowded space
- The alley was a tight squeeze..
4.
difficultydifficult or tight situation
- The company is in a financial squeeze.
5.
financeTECH. condition of restricted creditTECH.
- The economic squeeze affected small businesses.
6.
baseballTECH. US act of bunting to score a runnerTECH. US
- The squeeze play won them the game.
Verb
1.
compresstr./intr. press firmly togethertr./intr.
- She squeezed the toothpaste tube tightly..
2.
extractiontr. extract liquid by crushingtr.
- She squeezed the oranges for fresh juice.
3.
spaceintr. fit into a tight placeintr.
- We managed to squeeze into the crowded elevator.
4.
facetr./intr. close eyes tightlytr./intr.
- He squeezed his eyes shut against the bright light.
5.
choicetr. put in a difficult position with choicestr.
- The decision squeezed him between family and career.
6.
pressuretr. exert pressure to extort somethingtr.
- They tried to squeeze money out of him.
Images of squeeze
tight or crowded space
Expressions with squeeze
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move through a tight space with difficulty
She had to squeeze by the crowd to reach the exit.
force something into a space by adjusting
She managed to squeeze in the sofa through the door.
force oneself into a small or restricted space
She managed to squeeze into the crowded bus..
force liquid or other substance from something by compressing
She squeezed out the last of the toothpaste..
hug or gently press someone to show affection or comfort
She gave her friend a squeeze before leaving.
fit into a small space by force
He managed to squeeze under the fence to retrieve the ball.
move closer to make space for others
We had to squeeze up to fit everyone on the bench.
while facing a difficult or pressured situation
She finished the project in a tight squeeze.
effort put in is justified by the outcome
The juice is worth the squeeze when studying hard pays off.
extract every bit of something
He tried to squeeze the last drop of juice from the orange.
small space shared by many people or things
The elevator was a tight squeeze during rush hour.
apply pressure to obtain money or information
They tried to squeeze him for information about the deal.
while experiencing difficulty or pressure
She managed to finish the project in a squeeze.
person's primary romantic partner
He introduced her as his main squeeze at the party.
apply pressure to someone to achieve a goal
The manager put the squeeze on the team to finish the project early.
try to get something from someone very difficult to get
You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip, he has no money to lend.
use money very carefully
They squeeze every penny to save for their vacation.
press the trigger of a gun
He squeezed the trigger and the gun fired.
manage to get through a tight space
He managed to squeeze through the narrow gap in the fence.
try to achieve the impossible or very difficult
He tried to squeeze water from a rock to get funding.
aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence
The politician's squeeze play left no room for opposition.
apply pressure to extract money from wealthy people
The new tax policy aims to squeeze the rich.
type of portable accordion
He played a lively tune on his squeeze box at the party..
force something out with pressure
He squeezed the last bit out of the tube.
Origin of squeeze
Dutch, squassen (to crush)
Examples of squeeze in a sentence
A gentle squeeze of the handle released the latch. He gave her a gentle squeeze to comfort her. The child received a loving squeeze from his mother. The car park was a bit of a squeeze. It was a squeeze to fit everyone in the small room. We're in a real squeeze with this deadline.
The budget cuts put us in a squeeze. The credit squeeze led to higher interest rates. During the squeeze, loans were hard to obtain. He executed a perfect squeeze to bring in the runner. The team practiced the squeeze to perfection. He squeezed her hand gently. I had to squeeze the sponge to get the water out. He squeezed the lemon to add flavor to the dish. They squeezed the grapes to make wine. She had to squeeze through the narrow gap. The car managed to squeeze into the tiny parking spot. She squeezed her eyes shut before the flash. The child squeezed his eyes closed in pain. The ultimatum squeezed her into choosing immediately. Budget cuts squeezed the council between safety and cost. The company tried to squeeze concessions from the workers. She managed to squeeze a confession out of him.
View all translations of squeeze
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- French:pression, presser, ...
- German:Druck, drücken, ...
- Italian:stretta, strizzare, ...
- Spanish:apretón, apretar, ...
- Portuguese:aperto, espremer, ...
- Chinese:挤压, 压紧, ...
- Japanese:ひと握り, 絞る, ...
- Arabic:ضَغْطَة, عَصَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחִיצָה, לִסְחוֹט, ...
- Russian:сжатие, сжимать, ...
- Ukrainian:стискання, стискати, ...
- Hindi:दबाव, दबाना, ...
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