pressare

Definitions of pressare
  1. verb
    place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
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    types:
    stirare
    press and smooth with a heated iron
    assassinare, massacrare, mutilare
    press with a mangle
  2. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: comprimere, premere, schiacciare
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    types:
    soffocare
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    imbavagliare
    be too tight; rub or press
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