squeeze - English word #772

Translation

To press something firmly from both sides, often with your hand.

Word origin

From an older English word queise, meaning to press, with an added s at the start.

Verb typeregular (squeeze, squeezes, squeezed)

lemon .

"Squeeze" means to press it firmly from both sides.

gently.

"Squeezed" is the past form of "squeeze".

sponge .

"Squeezes" is the form used with he, she, or it.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

hold

To have something in your hands or arms and keep it there.

press

To push on something firmly with your hand or finger.

water

The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals drink to live.

hard

Not easy to do, or firm and solid to touch.

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