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:

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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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Drink: The word drink is primarily a verb, meaning to ingest liquids. As a noun, it refers to the liquid thus ingested. It is often used in a narrower sense to refer to alcoholic beverages (as both a verb and a noun). Drink is also slang for a body of water, such as an ocean or a water hazard on a golf cou...




Press related Images and Photos (experimental)

Press Ball	The Press-Gang	Press for Time	Press N Go Inchworm Toy
Coin Press 1851	Press Your Luck DVD Game	DotCom - Press any key... no, no, no, not that one!	The Printing Press
Meet The Press Logo Mug	Meet The Press Polo	Meet The Press Logo T-Shirt	The Good Wife 'Bad Press' Men's T-Shirt