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Word: Squeeze
Speech Type: Verb
mid 16th century: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin
skwiːz
firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers
Short Definition:firmly press something soft or yielding
Examples:- Kate squeezed his hand affectionately
- I cocked the gun and squeezed the trigger
- he squeezed with all his strength
manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space
Short Definition:manage to get into or through narrow or restricted space
Examples:- Sarah squeezed in beside her
- he found a hole in the hedge and squeezed his way through
obtain (something) from someone with difficulty
Short Definition:obtain something from someone with difficulty
Examples:- you were evidently attempting to squeeze as much money out of him as you could
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