Squeeze (5) Crossword Clue

(noun)

1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
2. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
3. any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
4. a machine used for printing
5. clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
6. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
7. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
8. a dense crowd of people
9. the state of demanding notice or attention

(verb)

1. ask for or request earnestly
2. force or impel in an indicated direction
3. lift weights
4. squeeze or press together
5. place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
6. press and smooth with a heated iron
7. exert pressure or force to or upon
8. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
9. press from a plastic
10. create by pressing
11. crowd closely
12. 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
13. to be oppressive or burdensome
14. be urgent

(noun)

1. the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
2. the act of gripping and pressing firmly
3. a tight or amorous embrace
4. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
5. a twisting squeeze
6. (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
7. a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
8. a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

(verb)

1. squeeze or press together
2. hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
3. press firmly
4. squeeze tightly between the fingers
5. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
6. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
7. press or force
8. obtain by coercion or intimidation
9. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means