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squeeze

/skwiːz/ nom C2

En français : pression, étreinte, situation difficile

  1. An instance of squeezing. (countable, uncountable) · to give something a squeeze
  2. A close or tight fit. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A difficult position. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) · I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.
  4. A hug or other affectionate grasp. (countable, uncountable) · a gentle squeeze on the arm
  5. A romantic partner. (countable, slang, uncountable) · I want to be your main squeeze.
  6. An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice. (countable, slang, uncountable)
  7. The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third. (countable, uncountable) · The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.
  8. A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks. (countable, uncountable)

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Dans la bibliothèque

A BULL was striving with all his might to squeeze himself through a narrow passage which led to his stall.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 62 · B2
“It is probable; but there is no occasion to squeeze so hard.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 75 · C1
But you or I could squeeze through all right.”
The Valley of Fear, p. 39 · C1
“I wish you wouldn’t squeeze so,” said the Dormouse, who was sitting next to her.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 87 · B2

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