Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Squeezed"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Squeeze \Squeeze\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Squeezed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Squeezing}.] [OE. queisen, AS. cw[=e]san, cw[=y]san,
cw[=i]san, of uncertain origin. The s- was probably prefixed
through the influence of squash, v.t.]
1. 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.

2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to
harass; to crush.

In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and
squeezed toward the burden. --L'Estrange.

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

Syn: To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.


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