Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Squeezing"
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Squeezing \Squeez"ing\, n.
1. The act of pressing; compression; oppression.
2. pl. That which is forced out by pressure; dregs.
3. Same as {Squeeze}, n., 2.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
squeezing
n : the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek
a playful squeeze" [syn: {squeeze}]
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