pressing


Meanings

  • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
    • "at the pressing of a button"
  • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
  • exert pressure or force to or upon;
  • force or impel in an indicated direction;
  • to be oppressive or burdensome;
  • place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure;
  • squeeze or press together;
  • crowd closely;
  • create by pressing;
  • be urgent;
    • "This is a pressing problem"
  • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for;
  • press from a plastic;
  • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;
  • press and smooth with a heated iron;
  • lift weights;
  • ask for or request earnestly;
  • compelling immediate action;
    • "too pressing to permit of longer delay"
  • PRESSING n pl. -S an instance of stamping with a press


Scrabble Score: 11

pressing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

pressing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

pressing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 14

pressing is a valid Words With Friends word