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Definition of Squeezing
1. Noun. The act of gripping and pressing firmly. "He gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
Generic synonyms: Compressing, Compression
Specialized synonyms: Pinch, Tweak, Expression, Expulsion, Extrusion
Derivative terms: Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze
Definition of Squeezing
1. n. The act of pressing; compression; oppression.
Definition of Squeezing
1. Verb. (present participle of squeeze) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Squeezing
1. squeeze [v] - See also: squeeze
Medical Definition of Squeezing
1. 1. The act of pressing; compression; oppression. 2. That which is forced out by pressure; dregs. 3. Same as Squeeze. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Squeezing
Literary usage of Squeezing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal by Iron and Steel Institute (1893)
"squeezing Machine.—The gradual displacement of puddled iron by steel has led to
squeezing machines receiving less attention of recent years. ..."
2. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (1912)
"... squeezing juice on her eye. Kisses her; then Titania wakes. She looks directly
at Oberon, then runs into his arms, who is waiting down stage R C. ..."
3. Social Life of the Chinese: With Some Account of the Religious, Governmental by Justus Doolittle (1865)
"squeezing the Ankles.— Imprisonment.—Beheading.—"Cutting into small Pieces" before
Decapitation.—Strangulation.—Banishment beyond the Frontiers. ..."
4. Solenoids, Electromagnets and Electromagnetic Windings by Charles Reginald Underhill (1910)
"squeezing A method which is sometimes resorted to in practice, to increase the
activity of the winding, is to squeeze the winding longitudinally, ..."
5. Social Life of the Chinese: With Some Account of the Religious, Governmental by Justus Doolittle (1865)
"squeezing the Fingers.—squeezing the Ankles.— Imprisonment.—Beheading.—'•• Cutting
into small Pieces" before Decapitation.—Strangulation. ..."
6. Social life of the Chinese by Justus Doolittle (1866)
"squeezing the Ankles.— Imprisonment.—Beheading.—" Cutting into small Pieces"
before Decapitation.—Strangulation.—Banishment beyond the Frontiers. ..."
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