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(1):

(n.) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

(2):

(n.) Pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion.

(3):

(v. t.) 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.

(4):

(n.) The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

(5):

(v. i.) To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; - often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.

(6):

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

(7):

(n.) A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.

(8):

(v. t.) Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Squeeze'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/squeeze.html. 1828.
 
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