Dictionary Check: squeeze
"squeeze" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
Example:
"he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
noun
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
noun
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
Example:
"increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
noun
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
Example:
"she was his main squeeze"
noun
a twisting squeeze
Example:
"gave the wet cloth a wring"
noun
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
Example:
"she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
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