Visual meaning of 'presses'? - learn with images, example in daily life

noun

A device used to apply pressure to an item.

"a flower press"

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noun

A printing machine.

"Stop the presses!"

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

"This article appeared in the press."

media communication

noun

A publisher.

""Several university presses publish academic books and journals." "

media organization business writing

noun

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

"Put the cups in the press."

property architecture building

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

"His workout routine includes several sets of bench presses to build chest strength. "

sport action body physiology

Visual illustration of presses: (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.

noun

(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.

"He can even the match with a press."

sport bet game

noun

Pure, unfermented grape juice.

"I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight."

drink food

noun

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

"The king's press for naval recruits caused a stir in the village. "

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noun

A crowd.

"The presses of people waiting for the concert doors to open were overwhelming. "

group mass

Visual illustration of presses: To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon. - Image 1

presses: To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon. - Thumbnail 1

verb

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

"He presses the button to call the elevator. "

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verb

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

"She presses the button to call the elevator. "

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Visual illustration of presses: To compress, squeeze. - Image 1

presses: To compress, squeeze. - Thumbnail 1

verb

To compress, squeeze.

"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"

action machine

verb

To clasp, hold in an embrace.

"Seeing her daughter after a long trip, the mother presses her into a warm hug. "

body human action

verb

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

"to press a hat"

action machine process utility

Visual illustration of presses: 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.

verb

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.

"She carefully presses the collar of her shirt with the iron, lifting and lowering it instead of sliding it, so she doesn't wrinkle the rest of the fabric. "

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verb

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

"to press a crowd back"

action direction

verb

To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.

"The worry about the upcoming exam presses heavily on her mind. "

mind emotion

verb

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

"The teacher presses her students to study hard for the upcoming exam. "

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verb

To try to force (something upon someone).

"to press the Bible on an audience"

action communication

verb

To hasten, urge onward.

"to press a horse in a race"

action process

verb

To urge, beseech, entreat.

"The mother pressed her son to study harder for the upcoming exam. "

action communication

verb

To lay stress upon.

"The teacher presses students to complete their homework on time. "

attitude communication point action

verb

To throng, crowd.

"As the doors opened, the crowd presses forward, eager to get on the train. "

group mass action

Visual illustration of presses: To print. - Image 1

verb

To print.

"The factory presses thousands of newspapers every day. "

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verb

To force into service, particularly into naval service.

"During times of war, the government sometimes presses sailors into naval service, whether they volunteered or not. "

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