Squeeze

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

II. Squeeze ·add. ·noun The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

III. Squeeze ·noun A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.

IV. Squeeze ·vt To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, ·etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.

V. Squeeze ·vt Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to Harass; to Crush.

VI. Squeeze ·add. ·noun Pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion.

VII. Squeeze ·vi To Press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to Crowd;

— often with through, into, ·etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.

VIII. Squeeze ·vt To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to Compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, ·etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.