Definitions of Forcing

1. The accomplishing of any purpose violently, precipitately, prematurely, or with unusual expedition.

2. The art of raising plants, flowers, and fruits at an earlier season than the natural one, as in a hitbed or by the use of artificial heat.

3. The art of raising plants, & c., at an earlier season than the natural one, by artificial heat; fining of wines by a speedy process.

4. Impelling; driving; ravishing.