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squeeze

/skwiːz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A close or tight fit.
  2. A difficult position.
  3. A hug or other affectionate grasp.
  4. A romantic partner.
  5. An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
  6. The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
  7. To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
  8. To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
  9. To fit into a tight place.
  10. To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
  11. To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
  12. To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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