Defn: A small India-rubber roller with a handle, used esp. in printing and photography as a squeegee.
SQUEEZE
Squeeze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed; p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.]
Etym: [OE. queisen, AS. cwesan, cwysan, cwisan, 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.
2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush. In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. L'Estrange.
3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.
Syn.
— To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.
SQUEEZE
Squeeze, v. i.
Defn: 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.
SQUEEZE
Squeeze, n.
1. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.