Definitions For Press

noun

• The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
• 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 print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
• A dense crowd of people
• The state of demanding notice or attention

verb

• Ask for or request earnestly
• Force or impel in an indicated direction
• Lift weights
• Squeeze or press together
• Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
• Press and smooth with a heated iron
• Exert pressure or force to or upon
• Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
• Press from a plastic
• Create by pressing
• Crowd closely
• 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
• To be oppressive or burdensome
• Be urgent