Squeeze

usgb/skwiːz/
verb

To press something firmly, often from all sides.

He squeezed the orange to get some juice.
Visual representation of "squeeze" - To press something firmly, often from all sides.

Often appears as...

  • squeeze the juice
  • squeeze tightly
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Visual representation of "squeeze"
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Physical Action

Used to describe actions using hands to extract or shape something.

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She squeezed the clay into a ball.
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Extract Liquid

Commonly used when talking about getting juice from fruits.

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Can you squeeze a lemon for the salad dressing?
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