Squeeze \Squeeze\, n.

1. (Mining) The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.

2. Pressure or constraint used to force the making of a gift, concession, or the like; exaction; extortion. [Colloq.]

One of the many ``squeezes'' imposed by the mandarins. --A. R. Colquhoun.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Squeeze \Squeeze\, v. i. To press; to urge one's way, or to pass, by pressing; to crowd; -- often with through, into, etc.; as, to squeeze hard to get through a crowd.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Squeeze \Squeeze\, n.

1. The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

2. A facsimile impression taken in some soft substance, as pulp, from an inscription on stone.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Squeeze \Squeeze\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squeezed; p. pr. & vb. n. Squeezing.]

[OE. queisen, AS. cw[=e]san, cw[=y]san, cw[=i]san, of uncertain origin. The s- was probably prefixed through the influence of squash, v.t.]

1. To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orange with the fingers; to squeeze the hand in friendship.

2. Fig.: To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass; to crush.

In a civil war, people must expect to be crushed and squeezed toward the burden. --L'Estrange.

3. To force, or cause to pass, by compression; often with out, through, etc.; as, to squeeze water through felt.

Syn: To compress; hug; pinch; gripe; crowd.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)