squeeze

noun

1
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze
2
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
he gave her cheek a playful squeeze
3
a tight or amorous embrace
come here and give me a big hug
4
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
5
a twisting squeeze
gave the wet cloth a wring
6
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
she was his main squeeze
7
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
increased expenses put a squeeze on profits
8
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

1
squeeze or press together
she compressed her lips
the spasm contracted the muscle
2
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Hug me, please
They embraced
3
press firmly
He squeezed my hand
4
squeeze tightly between the fingers
He pinched her behind
She squeezed the bottle

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