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Meaning of squeeze

- To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.
- Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.
- To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.
- To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.
- The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.
- A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.

Crossword clue for squeeze

- Coerce
- Compress
- Compress a small amount of lemon juice
- Crush
- Crushing
- Girlfriend, or just a crush?
- Grasp tightly, wring