Results for pressure
Definitions of pressure:
part of speech: noun
A stress or force acting in any direction against resistance.
Usage examples for pressure:
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It hasn't fallen much, but the pressure seems to be off the bank, if you know what that means?
"Whispering Smith", Frank H. Spearman -
A pressure of intensest sorrow bowed his head.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith -
At least he had not pressed her with that eager pressure which a girl must resist with something of the opposition of a contest, if she resist it at all.
"Can You Forgive Her?", Anthony Trollope