tenaza

Phonetic: "/skwiːz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A close or tight fit.

Definition: A difficult position.

Example: I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.

Definition: A hug or other affectionate grasp.

Example: a gentle squeeze on the arm

Definition: A romantic partner.

Example: I want to be your main squeeze.

Definition: An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.

Definition: The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.

Example: The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.

Definition: A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.

Definition: A traversal of a narrow passage.

Example: It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave.

Definition: (epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

Example: The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone.

Definition: The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

Definition: A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.

Phonetic: "/skwiːz/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

Example: I squeezed the ball between my hands.

Definition: To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.

Definition: To fit into a tight place.

Example: Can you squeeze through that gap?

Definition: To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.

Example: He squeezed some money out of his wallet.

Definition: To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

Example: I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.

Definition: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.

Definition: To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

Example: Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.