press, pressure, pressing(noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
"he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
compelling immediate action
"too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"
The application of pressure by a press or other means.
A metal or plastic part made with a press.
The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
A momento preserved by pressing, folding, or drying between the leaves of a flat container, book, or folio. Usually done with a flower, ribbon, letter, or other soft, small keepsake.
The extraction of juice from fruit using a press.
A phonograph record; a number of records pressed at the same time.
Needing urgent attention.
Insistent, earnest, or persistent.
urgent; exacting; importunate; as, a pressing necessity
The numerical value of pressing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
The numerical value of pressing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Sample Sentences & Example Usage
We have very little hope... but we have no option except to keep pressing, without justice there cannot be stability.
There are few people so stubborn in their atheism who when danger is pressing in will not acknowledge the divine power.
Never give up buddy, just keep pressing on. For, you're almost there. Yes, you will soon get there or rather realize your dreams/goals/visions/aspirations.
Never say die i.e. never be discouraged in life and never give up on your faith or hope. Just keep pressing on or forward. For, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Our first and most pressing problem is how to do away with warfare as a method of solving conflicts between national groups within a society who have different views about how the society is to run.
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