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   squeeze

   /skwiːz/

   verb

   • 1. firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers: "Kate squeezed his hand affectionately" Similar compresspresscrushsquashpinchnipgraspgripclutchflattenkneadmashpulpwringscrew
   • ▪ extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly: "the outer stalk remains once the juice has been squeezed from sugar cane" Similar extractpressforceexpress
   • 2. manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space: "Sarah squeezed in beside her" Similar crowdcrushcrampackjamsquashwedge oneselfshovepushjostleforce one's waythrust
   • ▪ manage to force into or through a narrow or restricted space: "she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans" Similar forcethruststickcramramjamstuffpackcompresswedgepresssquashtampdrive
   • 3. obtain (something) from someone with difficulty: "you were evidently attempting to squeeze as much money out of him as you could" Similar extortforceextractwrestwringtear frommilkinformal:bleed someone of something
   • ▪ pressurize (someone) in order to obtain something from them: informal "she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information" Similar pressurizepressurebring pressure to bear onstrong-armsuck drymilkfleecewringexploitimpose oninformal:put the squeeze onlean onbleedput the screws onput the bite on
   • ▪ (especially in a financial or commercial context) have a damaging or restricting effect on: "the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments"
   • ▪ force (an opponent) to discard a guarding or potentially winning card.

   noun

   • 1. an act of squeezing something: "a gentle squeeze of the trigger" Similar presspinchnipgraspgripclutchcompression
   • ▪ a hug. Similar hugembracecuddleclasphold
   • ▪ a state of being forced into a small or restricted space: "it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall" Similar crushjamsquashpresshuddletightly packed crowdcongestion
   • ▪ a crowded social gathering. dated
   • ▪ a small amount of liquid extracted from something by squeezing: "a squeeze of lemon juice" Similar dropfew dropsdashsplashdribbletricklespothinttouchbit
   • 2. a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis: "industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits"
   • ▪ money illegally extorted or exacted from someone: informal "he was out to extract some squeeze from her"
   • ▪ a tactic that forces an opponent to discard an important card.
   • 3. a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it.
   • 4. a person's girlfriend or boyfriend: informal, dated North American "the poor guy just lost his main squeeze"
   • 5. an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. squeezable adjective
   • 2. squeezer noun

   Scrabble Points: 25

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUEEZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SQUEEZE definition: 1. to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySQUEEZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it: Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSQUEEZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   the action of firmly pressing something: He gave her hand a little squeeze. it's a squeeze. used to say that there are too many people or things in a small space: We all got in, but it was a tight squeeze. a squeeze of lemon/orange, etc. a small amount of juice from a lemon / orange, etc.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySQUEEZE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the action of firmly pressing something: He gave her hand a little squeeze. it's a squeeze. used to say that there are too many people or things in a small space: We all got in, but it was a tight squeeze. a squeeze of lemon/orange, etc. a small amount of juice from a lemon / orange, etc.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of squeeze someone/something in in English - Cambridge...

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   SQUEEZE SOMEONE/SOMETHING IN definition: 1. to manage to do something or see someone in a short period of time or when you are very busy…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUEEZED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SQUEEZED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of squeeze 2. to press something firmly, especially from all…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-chinese-traditionalSQUEEZE in Traditional Chinese - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it. （尤指從各方面）擠壓，捏，擠，榨. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. 把檸檬對切，將汁擠到碗裡。.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioSQUEEZE | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it. apretar, estrujar. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Corta el limón por la mitad, exprime el zumo y ponlo en el bol.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › ja › dictionarySQUEEZE | 意味, Cambridge 英語辞書での定義 - Cambridge Dictionary

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    to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it: Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › squeezeSynonyms and antonyms of squeeze in English - Cambridge...

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    squeeze. Thesaurus > to remove liquid from something > squeeze. These are words and phrases related to squeeze. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of squeeze.