presses (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪz/
Definition
A mechanical device used to apply pressure, often to extract juice, shape material, or imprint a design.
Examples
The industrial presses are used to form metal sheets.
She used a flower press to preserve the delicate petals.
He bought a new coffee press for his morning brew.
How to Use presses
- press into (prepositional phrase)
- To force or shape something using pressure. — "The metal was pressed into the desired shape."
- press out (phrasal verb)
- To extract liquid or substance by applying pressure. — "He pressed out the juice from the oranges."
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