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to press out
[phrase form: press]
01
to extract or remove a substance through pressure
Examples
She pressed the juice out of the orange.
He pressed out the water from the wet cloth.
02
to put out or remove something by applying pressure
Examples
Using her thumb and forefinger, she quickly pressed out the small flame.
The campers made sure to press out any glowing coals before leaving the site.
03
to shape or form something by applying pressure
Examples
Using a mold, she pressed out a series of star-shaped cookies.
He pressed out the fondant to cover the cake.
