'Squeezing' definitions:

Definition of 'squeezing'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze" [syn: squeeze, squeezing]

Definition of 'Squeezing'

From: GCIDE
  • Squeezing \Squeez"ing\, n.
  • 1. The act of pressing; compression; oppression. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. pl. That which is forced out by pressure; dregs. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Same as Squeeze, n., 2. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Squeezing'

From: GCIDE
  • Squeeze \Squeeze\ (skw[=e]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed (skw[=e]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.] [OE. queisen, AS. cw[=e]san, cw[=y]san, cw[imac]san, of uncertain origin. The s- was probably prefixed through the influence of squash, v.t.]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush. [1913 Webster]
  • In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'squeezing'

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Words containing 'Squeezing'