squeeze
/skwiːz/ noun C2- An instance of squeezing. · to give something a squeeze
- A close or tight fit.
- A difficult position. · I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.
- A hug or other affectionate grasp. · a gentle squeeze on the arm
- A romantic partner. · I want to be your main squeeze.
- An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
- The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third. · The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.
- A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
Plural squeezes
Phrasal verbs and expressions
- squeeze in To find time or other resources for.
- squeeze into To go into (a cramped space); to barely fit into.
- squeeze off To fire (a shot or shots) by pulling the trigger of a fir...
- squeeze out Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeez...
- squeeze up To move closer together, in order to make more space for ...
From the library
A BULL was striving with all his might to squeeze himself through a narrow passage which led to his stall.
“It is probable; but there is no occasion to squeeze so hard.”
But you or I could squeeze through all right.”
“I wish you wouldn’t squeeze so,” said the Dormouse, who was sitting next to her.
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