Definitions
There are 23 meanings of the word
Presses.
Presses - as a noun
The state of demanding notice or attention
Example: "The insistence of their hunger"
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imperativenessinsistenceinsistencypressureThe print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
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public pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
print mediaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A machine used for printing
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printing pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
machineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A dense crowd of people
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crushjamHypernyms (Closely Related)
crowdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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closetwardrobeHypernyms (Closely Related)
article of furniturefurniturepiece of furnitureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
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mechanical pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
machineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
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military pressHypernyms (Closely Related)
weightliftweightliftingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Presses - as a verb
Exert pressure or force to or upon
Example: "He pressed down on the boards"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touchHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force or impel in an indicated direction
Example: "I urged him to finish his studies"
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exhorturgeurge onHypernyms (Closely Related)
advisecounselredeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
Example: "Pressed flowers"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flattenflatten outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
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compactcompressconstrictcontractsqueezeHypernyms (Closely Related)
tightenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Crowd closely
Example: "The crowds pressed along the street"
Create by pressing
Example: "Press little holes into the soft clay"
Be urgent
Example: "This is a pressing problem"
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
Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"
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agitatecampaigncrusadefightpushMake strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
Example: "`now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
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pushPress and smooth with a heated iron
Example: "Press your shirts"
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ironiron outHypernyms (Closely Related)
pressHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lift weights
Example: "This guy can press 300 pounds"
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weight-liftweightliftHypernyms (Closely Related)
exercisework outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used the printing presses to produce copies of his new book."
"The company invested in new presses to increase their production capacity."
"The newspaper presses were running all night to meet the deadline."
"She presses the button to start the machine."
"He presses his hand against the wound to stop the bleeding."
Word Game Points
Is PRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, presses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, presses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is PRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, presses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
