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
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
VERB
exert pressure or force to or upon
to be oppressive or burdensome
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
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
lift weights
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