squeezes

n the act of gripping and pressing firmly n a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high n a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer n (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend n a twisting squeeze n an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power n a tight or amorous embrace n the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space v to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition v press firmly v squeeze like a wedge into a tight space v to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" v obtain by coercion or intimidation v press or force v squeeze tightly between the fingers v squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness v squeeze or press together