the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" पर्याय: pressure, pressing,
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead पर्याय: military press,
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids पर्याय: mechanical press,
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers"
press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing" पर्याय: iron, iron out,
exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,'' said the doctor to the woman" पर्याय: push,
press from a plastic; "press a record" पर्याय: press out,
create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay"
crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street"
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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate" पर्याय: crusade, fight, campaign, push, agitate,
to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind" पर्याय: weigh,