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to press out
[phrase form: press]
01
to extract or remove a substance through pressure
Example
He pressed out the water from the wet cloth.
Using a heavy stone, he pressed out the remaining juice from the grapes.
02
to put out or remove something by applying pressure
Example
He pressed out the matchstick between his fingers.
He pressed out the light of the candle with his fingers.
Using her thumb and forefinger, she quickly pressed out the small flame.
03
to shape or form something by applying pressure
Example
Using a mold, she pressed out a series of star-shaped cookies.
He pressed out the fondant to cover the cake.
Using her hands, she delicately pressed out a clay vase on the potter 's wheel.
Example
He pressed out the water from the wet cloth.
Using a heavy stone, he pressed out the remaining juice from the grapes.
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