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What does squeeze mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word squeeze? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
  2. (transitive) To fit into a tight place.
  3. (transitive) To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
  4. (transitive) To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
  5. (transitive, figuratively) To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
  6. (transitive, baseball) To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.
Noun
  1. A close or tight fit.
  2. (figuratively) A difficult position.
  3. A hug or other affectionate grasp.
  4. (slang) A romantic partner.
  5. (slang) An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
  6. (baseball) The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
  7. (card game) A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
  8. (caving) A traversal of a narrow passage.
  9. (epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
  10. (mining) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
  11. (dated) A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.
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