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Squeeze (skw&ē;z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed (skw&ē;zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.] [OE. queisen, AS. cw&ē;san, cw&ymacr_;san, cw&ī;san, of uncertain origin. The s- was probably prefixed through the influence of squash, v.t.] 1. To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.
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2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.
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In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. L'Estrange.
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3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.
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Syn. -- To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.
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Squeeze, v. i. To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.
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Squeeze, n. 1. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.
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2. A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.
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3. (Mining) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
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4. Pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion; as, to put the squeeze on someone. [Colloq.]

One of the many “squeezes” imposed by the mandarins. A. R. Colquhoun.
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