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Press - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Reuters, Upi, Accelerate, Advice, Advocate, Annex, Announcer, Army, Ask, Aspirator, Assault, Assemble, Assert, Authority, Bear |
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"Press" is a general term having a number of related meanings stemming from the original definition of "pressing" as the physical action of applying force:
Things relating to Metalworking:
- Machine press, a machine that shapes material by the application of pressure;
- Flypress, a machine that cuts material by pressing with a sharp edged mold or tool;
Things relating to clothing:
- Ironing is the process of pressing wrinkles out of (or into) clothes;
- Steam press is a machine that presses clothing in the presence of steam;
Things relating to Journalism:
Military draft-related:
Colloquial usage:
- Lobbying, a discussion in which someone asks strongly (presses) for action (such as of a lawmaker or parent);
See also: Pressure
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Example Usage of Press |
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BBB_PETEY: RT @2Vixens_AHunnie: what drives a man to abuse a woman, is it from childhood?? 347 215 7382. No blocked calls. Press 1 to talk. |
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stylemefamous: RT @JasminMosley: @stylemefamous designing Press kits and any other media related work!!-coollll |
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MadisonBlog: Ubisoft demands high Assassin’s Creed 2 review score?: Press outlet. The latest to face such allegations is Ubi.. http://bit.ly/2MinI1 |
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