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Squeezing

Description:

Squeezing is the action of applying pressure to someone or something, often resulting in compacting or extracting a substance or causing discomfort.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb (present participle)
• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb (Present Participle)

Definition: Applying pressure or compressing something firmly or tightly.

Example Sentence 1: He is squeezing the lemon to extract the juice.

Example Sentence 2: The wrestler is squeezing his opponent's arm in a powerful hold.

Example Sentence 3: She is squeezing her eyes shut, trying to avoid the bright light.

2. Noun

Definition: The act or an instance of applying pressure to someone or something.

Example Sentence 1: The tight squeezing of the hand during a handshake can be uncomfortable.

Example Sentence 2: The tree roots exerted a strong squeezing force on the water pipes, causing a leak.

Example Sentence 3: The squeezing of the brakes made the bicycle come to a sudden stop.