Press

"Press" is a general term having a number of related meanings stemming from the original definition of "pressing" as the physical action of applying force:

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Things relating to Metalworking:

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• Machine press, a machine that shapes material by the application of pressure;
• Flypress, a machine that cuts material by pressing with a sharp edged mold or tool;

Things relating to hair:

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• A method of straightening extremely curly hair, primarily used by African-Americans, that uses a hot comb.

Things relating to clothing:

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• Ironing is the process of pressing wrinkles out of (or into) clothes;
• Steam press is a machine that presses clothing in the presence of steam;

Things relating to food and drink:

Related Topics:
Food - Drink

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• Wine-press

Things relating to Journalism:

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• Printing press, which originally worked by pressing a plate of type onto paper;
• Publisher, a person or organization engaged in publishing, in which the printing press traditionally played a key role;
• metonymy for journalists, newspapers or broadcast news providers referred to as the Press or and the media, meaning news reporters and news organizations.;

Military draft-related:

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• Impressment, a method of involuntary recruitment by navies;

Colloquial usage:

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• Lobbying, a discussion in which someone asks strongly (presses) for action (such as of a lawmaker or parent);
 
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