| clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. [1/3 definitions] |
| click |
in computing, to press and let go of the button on a mouse in order to carry out an action on the screen, such as moving the cursor or opening a program (often followed by "on"). [1/7 definitions] |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. [1/3 definitions] |
| crowd |
to press, push, or pack tightly together. [1/5 definitions] |
| crumple |
to press or crush and cause wrinkles. [1/2 definitions] |
| dab1 |
to pat or press lightly. [1/5 definitions] |
| double-click |
to press the button of a computer mouse two times very quickly. |
| fret3 |
one of the ridges set across the neck of a stringed instrument such as a guitar or lute to mark where the fingers should press the strings for each note. |
| iron |
a heavy appliance with a flat surface that is heated and used to press wrinkles out of cloth. [3/9 definitions] |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, friendship, passion, or respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| knead |
to press, rub, or squeeze with the hands; massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| nestle |
to place or press in a snug or loving way. [1/2 definitions] |
| nip1 |
to press sharply between two points; bite or pinch. [1/6 definitions] |
| pinch |
to press hard between two surfaces, such as the finger and thumb. [2/7 definitions] |
| punch1 |
to push or press. [1/4 definitions] |
| punch2 |
to make a small hole in or press a design onto by using a punch. [1/2 definitions] |
| squash1 |
to press, beat, or crush into a flat mass. [2/4 definitions] |
| squeeze |
to press firmly together. [2/7 definitions] |
| tiddlywinks |
(used with a singular verb) a table game in which the players press large plastic disks against the edges of small ones in order to make the small ones jump into a cup. |
| tread |
to crush or press down with, or as if with, the feet. [1/7 definitions] |
| wad |
to roll or press into a wad (often followed by "up"). [1/3 definitions] |