Definitions for squeezing
squeez·ing

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. squeeze, squeezing(noun)

   the act of gripping and pressing firmly

   "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Squeezing

   of Squeeze

2. Squeezing(noun)

   the act of pressing; compression; oppression

3. Squeezing(noun)

   that which is forced out by pressure; dregs

4. Squeezing(noun)

   same as Squeeze, n., 2

How to pronounce squeezing?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say squeezing in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of squeezing in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of squeezing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of squeezing in a Sentence

1. Henry James:

   She had an unequalled gift... of squeezing big mistakes into small opportunities.

2. Defense Secretary Ash Carter:

   The time for squeezing, squeezing, squeezing is over, we're going to need to look at our fundamental defense strategy and our national security strategy and ask ourselves difficult questions about what we can't do or can't do to the extent this country has become accustomed.

3. Stephen Innes:

   Oil prices went ballistic after the API report, oil prices have been squeezing higher on escalating tensions in the Middle East. But with late-day draws showing up in the API report, this is a strong signal for the energy market.

4. Philip Andrew-Speed:

   The private sector has grown in China not so much by privatisation, but by squeezing the state sectors so they become either better performing or irrelevant.

5. Ben Le Brun:

   Inventories ... (and) U.S. production numbers continue to disappoint the market, producers are squeezing as much production as they can.

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