pressing
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,804 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,912 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure also: press, pressure he gave the button a presshe used pressure to stop the bleeding
- a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
adjective
- compelling immediate action also: urgent too pressing to permit of longer delaythe urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'
pressing in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She lingered, pressing closer to his side.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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It's our most pressing national need, Sir, and I have long cherished the intention of supplying it.
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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Pressing the weapon to his side, he attentively examined the square shadows cast by the piles of timber.
The Fortune of the Rougons · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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XVI It was not without mature thought that M. Costeclar had determined to withdraw, despite M. Favoral’s pressing overtures.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Kathlyn found a presentable carriage, and with her luggage pressing about her feet directed the driver to the Great Eastern Hotel.
The Adventures of Kathlyn · Harold MacGrath · Chapter 2