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Squeeze

1. A strong and tight grip or pressure.

Example: She gave the towel a strong squeeze to wring out the water.

2. A small or narrow space or opening.

Example: He managed to fit through the narrow squeeze in the rock.

3. An act or instance of pressing or extracting something with force.

Example: The fruit juice was obtained by giving the oranges a good squeeze.

4. A crowded situation where there is limited space.

Example: The concert was so popular that the hall became a tight squeeze.

1. To firmly press something from opposite sides using force.

Example: She squeezed the lemon to extract its juice.

2. To fit or compress something into a restricted space.

Example: He managed to squeeze all his clothes into a small suitcase.

3. To extract or obtain something forcefully.

Example: The detective squeezed the truth out of the suspect during the interrogation.

4. To hug or embrace someone tightly.

Example: I squeezed my friend tightly as we said our goodbyes.

1. To exert pressure; to compress or contract.

Example: The plastic bottle squeezed under the pressure of the car tire.

2. To pass through or fit into a narrow or restricted space.

Example: The cat managed to squeeze through the partially open window.

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