Squeeze

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer; "increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"

a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

a twisting squeeze; "gave the wet cloth a wring"