SQUEEZES

The act of gripping and pressing firmly

Example: "He gave her cheek a playful squeeze"

A state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

A situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

Example: "Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"

(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

Example: "She was his main squeeze"

A twisting squeeze

Example: "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

Example: "She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"

A tight or amorous embrace

Example: "Come here and give me a big hug"

The act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

Example: "Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"