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Phrases 37
- squeeze outUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze, out.
- squeeze theoremA theorem used to confirm the limit of a function via comparison with two other functions whose limits are known or easily computed. Supposing that g(x)≤f(x)≤h(x), and also that lim _(x→a)g(x)= lim _(x→a)h(x)=L,, then lim _(x→a)f(x)=L.
- squeeze boxAn accordion or concertina.
- short squeezeA rapid increase in the price of a stock caused primarily by technical factors in the market rather than underlying fundamentals.
- squeeze playThe tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.
- tight squeezeA small amount of space shared by numerous people or things
- squeeze the pipsTo wring all available resources out of something.
- coastal squeezeA coastal settlement that is prevented from expanding due to the sea on one side and rural areas inland.
- credit squeezeSynonym of credit crunch: A period of economic crisis in which credit and investment capital are difficult to obtain.
- safety squeezeA play by the team at-bat where with a runner at third base, the batter puts down a sacrifice bunt with the aim of allowing the runner to score. In contrast to a suicide squeeze, the runner waits to see the trajectory of the ball before …
- squeeze machineSynonym of hug machine: Synonym of hugbox (“therapeutic device applying pressure”).
- suicide squeezeA play by the team at-bat where with a runner at third base, the batter puts down a sacrifice bunt with the aim of allowing the runner to score. In contrast to a safety squeeze, the runner sets off from third as soon as the pitch is made …
- squeeze chuteA cattle crush.
- winkle squeezeA squeeze in which a trick is offered to the defenders but whichever wins the trick is then endplayed.
- squeeze offTo fire (a shot or shots) by pulling the trigger of a firearm.
- the juice is worth the squeezeThe effort put into something is justified by the outcome.
- squeeze underto get past an obstruction by going underneath, although with difficulty
- squeeze stileA stile formed by two uprights close enough together to allow a person to squeeze through but too narrow for livestock to pass.
- squeeze ballSynonym of stress ball: A small, malleable toy ball filled with soft material, used to relieve muscle tension in one's palm and hand and alleviate general feelings of anxiety.
- squeeze boxesplural of squeeze box: An accordion or concertina.
- squeeze machinesplural of squeeze machine: Synonym of hugbox (“therapeutic device applying pressure”).
- squeeze playsplural of squeeze play: The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.
- squeeze upTo move closer together, in order to make more space for someone else.
- squeeze zoomA zoom in to a window of content so that it gradually fills the screen.
- squeeze-boxerAlternative spelling of squeezeboxer: Someone who plays a squeezebox (accordion).
Compound words 10
- scrunchTo crumple and squeeze to make more compact.
- squizzleA small amount of liquid, etc.; a squirt.
- resqueezeTo squeeze again.
- scruzeTo squeeze.
- squeezarA star in a highly eccentric orbit around a black hole.
- squeezeboxAlternative form of squeeze box: An accordion or concertina.
- squeezeboxersplural of squeezeboxer: Someone who plays a squeezebox (accordion).
- squeezeboxesplural of squeezebox: An accordion or concertina.
- squeezeoutA situation in which individuals are forced out of a position by others, e.g. minority shareholders being forced to sell their shares.
- squeezeoutsplural of squeezeout: A situation in which individuals are forced out of a position by others, e.g. minority shareholders being forced to sell their shares.