squeeze

B2
Pronunciation
/skwiːz/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A close or tight fit.

2 Definition

A difficult position.

Example Sentences
  • I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.
3 Definition

A hug or other affectionate grasp.

Example Sentences
  • a gentle squeeze on the arm
4 Definition

A romantic partner.

Example Sentences
  • I want to be your main squeeze.
5 Definition

An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.

6 Definition

The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.

Example Sentences
  • The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.
7 Definition

A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.

8 Definition

A traversal of a narrow passage.

Example Sentences
  • It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave.
9 Definition

(epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

Example Sentences
  • The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone.
10 Definition

The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

11 Definition

A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

Example Sentences
  • I squeezed the ball between my hands.
2 Definition

To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.

3 Definition

To fit into a tight place.

Example Sentences
  • Can you squeeze through that gap?
4 Definition

To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.

Example Sentences
  • He squeezed some money out of his wallet.
5 Definition

To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

Example Sentences
  • I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.
6 Definition

To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.

7 Definition

To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

Example Sentences
  • Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.