Press (Noun)
Meaning 1
Clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A dense crowd of people.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
The print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids.
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Meaning 5
The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 6
A machine used for printing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
The state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The press of work was taking a toll on her mental health.
- The press of the crowd made it difficult to move through the streets.
- The press of financial obligations weighed heavily on his mind.
- The press of time was a major concern for the project team.
- The press of family responsibilities left her little time for herself.
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Meaning 8
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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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 9
A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.