Definition of "Squeeze" :

noun: the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

"Getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze."

noun: the act of gripping and pressing firmly

"He gave her cheek a playful squeeze."

noun: a tight or amorous embrace

noun: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

noun: a twisting squeeze

noun: (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

"She was his main squeeze."

noun: a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

"Increased expenses put a squeeze on profits."

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

verb: squeeze or press together

verb: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

verb: press firmly

"He squeezed my hand."

verb: squeeze tightly between the fingers

"She squeezed the bottle."

verb: squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

"I squeezed myself into the corner."

verb: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

"Squeeze a lemon."

verb: press or force

verb: obtain by coercion or intimidation

"They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him."

verb: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

"He squeezed her for information."