nounπShareA close or tight fit."The tight squeeze of the bus made it hard to stand up straight. "positionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficult position."The tight schedule was a squeeze for the students preparing for the exams. "situationconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hug or other affectionate grasp."a gentle squeeze on the arm"emotionsensationbodyactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA romantic partner."I want to be your main squeeze."personfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice."The students were warned about the illegal "squeeze" circulating at the party, made from Sterno and fruit juice. "drinksubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third."The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze."sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks."The squeeze forced my opponent to discard the queen, giving me the chance to win the trick. "gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA traversal of a narrow passage."It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave."areaplacewayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry."The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone."archaeologyhistorywritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata."The squeeze in the mine shaft was causing the miners to work in increasingly cramped conditions. "geologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee."The construction project required a squeeze to get the necessary permits. "businesseconomyfinancegovernmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply pressure to from two or more sides at once."I squeezed the ball between my hands."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo embrace closely; to give a tight hug to."My little brother squeezed me tightly when he saw me after school. "bodyactionhumansensationemotionfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit into a tight place."Can you squeeze through that gap?"actionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty."He squeezed some money out of his wallet."actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices."The teacher squeezed the students by giving them only two options for the project: a difficult research paper or a short presentation. "positionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass."The heavy workload at school squeezed the students, leaving them feeling stressed and overwhelmed. "governmentpoliticseconomylawsocietyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to score a runner from third by bunting."Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt."sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
