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press1 1. any machine that exerts pressure to form, shape, or cut materials or to extract liquids, compress solids, or hold components together while an adhesive joint is formed 2. Weightlifting a lift in which the weight is raised to shoulder level and then above the head press2 recruitment into military service by forcible measures, as by a press gang press [pres] (mechanical engineering) Any of various machines by which pressure is applied to a workpiece, by which a material is cut or shaped under pressure, by which a substance is compressed, or by which liquid is expressed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But this is, too,'' said the 64-year-old Detroit native at Pavilions in Burbank last week to press the flesh - and his gumbo - onto customers. When buying a car, some people need to experience the atmosphere of the showroom, press the flesh with a dealer, and make friends with other-confused shoppers. At what has become perhaps the premier local event for entrepreneurs to showcase their startups and press the flesh with L. |
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