Definition: squeezing

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

squeezing
     n : the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek
         a playful squeeze" [syn: squeeze]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

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.
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.