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Definition of squeezing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
tight spacesituation where space or time is very limited
- The squeezing in the subway during rush hour is unbearable.
2.
extractionliquid or material forced out by pressure
- The squeezing of the fruit yielded fresh juice.
3.
compressionRare act of pressing something firmlyRare
- The squeezing of the tube released the paste.
Adjective
1.
financial pressureimposing financial constraints or hardships
- The squeezing budget cuts affected many programs.
2.
stressfulcreating emotional or mental pressure
- The squeezing deadline made everyone anxious.
3.
tight fitRare causing discomfort by pressing tightlyRare
- The squeezing shoes hurt my feet.
Origin of squeezing
Old English, squeeze (press) + ing (action)
Terms with squeezing included in their meaning
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squeeze
action of squeezing skin causing pain
drink
liquid extracted from fruits by squeezing or crushing
physical sensation
the act of squeezing skin causing pain
cooking
extract liquid or substance by squeezing or pressing
physical action
press something onto another thing by squeezing
clothes
remove water by twisting or squeezing
juice drink
made by squeezing fruit or vegetables recently
action
the act of squeezing or twisting something tightly
eyes movement
narrow the eyes tightly by squeezing the eyelids together
violence
kill by squeezing the throat tightly
violence
the act of killing by squeezing the throat
choking
strangle or choke someone by squeezing the throat
squeeze
strong squeezing or twisting action
animal
snake that kills by squeezing its prey
criminal act
person who kills by squeezing the throat
extraction
extract a substance by pressing or squeezing
juicer
device for squeezing juice from fruit
action
act of crumpling or squeezing something
squeeze in
enter by pushing or squeezing
tight clothing
causing a tight or squeezing sensation
dairy
the act of squeezing curd to remove whey
physics
physical effect of squeezing a balloon causing bulging
laundry device
device for squeezing water from wet clothes
technology
ability of a material or structure to withstand squeezing forces without failing
Examples of squeezing in a sentence
There was a lot of squeezing in the small car. The squeezing from the grapes was collected in a bowl. After squeezing, the cloth was left with a damp residue. The squeezing of the balloon made it pop. Squeezing of the fruit yielded fresh juice. The squeezing economic policies left many families struggling.
Squeezing taxes have burdened small businesses. The squeezing situation left her feeling overwhelmed. He felt the squeezing pressure of balancing work and family. The squeezing grip of the handshake was uncomfortable. Her squeezing dress made it hard to breathe.
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- French:resserrement, contraignant, ...
- German:Enge, einschränkend, ...
- Italian:affollamento, restrittivo, ...
- Spanish:aglomeración, restrictivo, ...
- Portuguese:compressão, restritivo, ...
- Chinese:拥挤, 紧缩的, ...
- Japanese:混雑, 厳しい, ...
- Arabic:اِزْدِحام, مُجْهِد, ...
- Hebrew:דֹּחַק, חוֹנֵק, ...
- Russian:теснота, жесткий, ...
- Ukrainian:тіснота, стискаючий, ...
- Hindi:भीड़, कठोर, ...
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.
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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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