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Pressing

Pressing Meaning & Definition
Pressing Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pressing?

[n] the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
[n] a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
[adj] compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pressing: imperative | press | pressure | urgent

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pressing:

See Also | compressing | compression | decompressing | decompression | impression | part | portion | push | pushing

Pressing In Webster's Dictionary

\Press"ing\, a. Urgent; exacting; importunate; as, a pressing necessity. -- {Press"ing*ly}, adv.

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