press

B1
Pronunciation
/pɹɛs/
/pɹɛs/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device used to apply pressure to an item.

Example Sentences
  • a flower press
2 Definition

A printing machine.

Synonyms
printing press
Example Sentences
  • Stop the presses!
3 Definition

(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

Example Sentences
  • This article appeared in the press.
4 Definition

A publisher.

5 Definition

An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).

Example Sentences
  • Put the cups in the press.
6 Definition

An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.

7 Definition

(wagering) An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet.

Example Sentences
  • He can even the match with a press.
8 Definition

Pure, unfermented grape juice.

Example Sentences
  • I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight.
9 Definition

A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.

Synonyms
press-gang
10 Definition

A crowd.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

2 Definition

To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.

Synonyms
depress hit strike
3 Definition

To compress, squeeze.

Synonyms
thring thrutch
Example Sentences
  • to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice
4 Definition

To clasp, hold in an embrace.

Synonyms
hug
5 Definition

To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.

Example Sentences
  • to press a hat
6 Definition

To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.

7 Definition

To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.

Synonyms
thring thrutch
Example Sentences
  • to press a crowd back
8 Definition

To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.

9 Definition

To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.

Synonyms
impel
10 Definition

To try to force (something upon someone).

Synonyms
inculcate urge
Example Sentences
  • to press the Bible on an audience
11 Definition

To hasten, urge onward.

Example Sentences
  • to press a horse in a race
12 Definition

To urge, beseech, entreat.

13 Definition

To lay stress upon.

Synonyms
emphasize
14 Definition

To throng, crowd.

Synonyms
thring thrutch
15 Definition

To print.

16 Definition

To force into service, particularly into naval service.

Synonyms
press-gang