Press

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NOUN

the state of demanding notice or attention

the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

a machine used for printing

a dense crowd of people

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes

clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

the act of pressing

VERB

exert pressure or force to or upon

force or impel in an indicated direction

to be oppressive or burdensome

place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

squeeze or press together

crowd closely

create by pressing

be urgent

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person

press from a plastic

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

press and smooth with a heated iron

lift weights

ask for or request earnestly

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