squeeze, n.
(squeezes)
freq. cnt. 1
(squeezes)
freq. cnt. 1
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
squeeze squeezing
sample sentences
"he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
<noun.act>
squeeze
sample sentences
"getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"
semantic pointers
hypernym
a tight or amorous embrace
<noun.act>
clinch hug squeeze
sample sentences
"come here and give me a big hug"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
<noun.act>
power play squeeze squeeze play
sample sentences
"she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
semantic pointers
hypernym
a twisting squeeze
<noun.event>
squeeze wring
sample sentences
"gave the wet cloth a wring"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
<noun.person>
squeeze
sample sentences
"she was his main squeeze"
semantic pointers
domain of synset (usage)
hypernym
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
<noun.possession>
squeeze
sample sentences
"increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
semantic pointers
hypernym
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
<noun.state>
credit crunch liquidity crisis squeeze
semantic pointers
hypernym