Synonyms: press, pressing, pressure
Definition: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
Usage: he gave the button a press; he used pressure to stop the bleeding; at the pressing of a button
Definition: the act of applying force in order to move something away
Usage: he gave the door a hard push; the pushing is good exercise
Synonyms: pressing
Definition: a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
Definition: something less than the whole of a human artifact
Usage: the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together
Definition: compelling immediate action
Usage: too pressing to permit of longer delay; the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'; bridges in urgent need of repair
Similar words: imperative
Definition: requiring attention or action
Usage: as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative; requests that grew more and more imperative