squeezing
擠法; 擠壓
Squeez·ing, n.
1. The act of pressing; compression; oppression.
2. pl. That which is forced out by pressure; dregs.
3. Same as Squeeze, n., 2.
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Squeeze v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.]
1. To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.
2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.
In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. --L'Estrange.
3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.
Syn: -- To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.
squeezing
n : the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek
a playful squeeze" [syn: squeeze]