press (Meaning)

Wordnet

press (n)

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

a dense crowd of people

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

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

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Wordnet

press (v)

exert pressure or force to or upon

force or impel in an indicated direction

to be oppressive or burdensome

place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

squeeze or press together

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; be an advocate for

press from a plastic

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

press and smooth with a heated iron

lift weights

ask for or request earnestly

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press Sentence Examples

  1. The press of the button activated the mechanism.
  2. The students were under immense pressure to excel on the math test.
  3. The newly invented device utilized advanced technology to press metal sheets.
  4. The weight of the heavy object pressed down upon the fragile surface.
  5. The press conference was held to announce important developments.
  6. The seamstress pressed the fabric to remove wrinkles and create a smooth finish.
  7. The press release contained crucial information for the media.
  8. The wine was pressed from the ripe grapes, producing a rich and flavorful beverage.
  9. The paramedics applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
  10. The urgent task demanded their immediate attention and they worked under relentless press.

FAQs About the word press

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

closet,pantry, cupboard,, buttery, spence, wardrobe, coatroom,cuddy, larder

split (up), break up, break up, disperse, disperse,split (up),disband, disband,

The press of the button activated the mechanism.

The students were under immense pressure to excel on the math test.

The newly invented device utilized advanced technology to press metal sheets.

The weight of the heavy object pressed down upon the fragile surface.