| aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| air pressure |
the force of air on things. Air pressure has to do with how much force air has when it has been compressed into a space like a tire. It is also the pressure of the earth's atmosphere. |
| backbone |
courage under pressure; the quality of not giving in. [1/2 definitions] |
| barometer |
an instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere and is used to predict the weather. |
| batter1 |
to wear down by constant pressure or use. [1/2 definitions] |
| bulge |
a rounded or swollen part caused by pressure from below or within. [1/2 definitions] |
| clamp |
to grip (something) very tightly or hold (two or more things) together with strong pressure. [1/3 definitions] |
| clamp down |
to apply strong pressure in order to hold tightly. [1/2 definitions] |
| compress |
a soft pad of cloth, used to put pressure, cold, heat, or medicine on some part of the body. [1/3 definitions] |
| CPR |
a method of reviving heart attack victims by breathing into the mouth and applying strong, rhythmic pressure to the chest. "CPR" is an abbreviation of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation." |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. [1/2 definitions] |
| crush |
great pressure from pressing or squeezing. [1/5 definitions] |
| cyclone |
a storm with very strong winds that turn around a center of low pressure in the atmosphere. |
| dent1 |
a small hollow made in a surface by or as if by pressure or a blow. [1/2 definitions] |
| detector |
a device that finds or detects something, such as changes in temperature or pressure. |
| diesel engine |
a type of engine that burns fuel oil. Diesel engines are different from most car engines, which use an electric spark to ignite the fuel. In a diesel engine, the fuel is sprayed into a chamber and set on fire by the heat of air that has been put under high pressure. Big trucks have diesel engines. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. [1/3 definitions] |
| give |
to break under pressure. [1/7 definitions] |
| hydrogen bomb |
a very powerful type of bomb. When its hydrogen atoms are forced together under great heat and pressure, they release energy in a huge explosion. |
| inflexible |
not likely to change under pressure or influence; stubborn. [1/3 definitions] |
| inject |
to introduce into by force or pressure with a needle. [1/2 definitions] |