• the act of Pressing; the exertion of Pressure; "he gave the button a Press"; "he used Pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the Pressing of a button"
• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
• any machine that exerts Pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or comPress solids
• a machine used for printing
• clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
• a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
• the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines
• a dense crowd of people
• newspaper writers and photographers
• the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; "the Press of business matters"
• ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
• force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
• lift weights; "This guy can Press 300 pounds"
• squeeze or Press together; "she comPressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
• place between two surfaces and apply weight or Pressure; "Pressed flowers"
• exert Pressure or force to or upon; "He Pressed down on the boards"; "Press your thumb on this spot"
• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,'' said the doctor to the woman"
• Press from a plastic; "Press a record"
• create by Pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay"
• crowd closely; "The crowds Pressed along the street"
• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his fa
• to be opPressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something Pressed on his mind"
• be urgent; "This is a Pressing problem"

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