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1. press

verb. ['ˈprɛs'] exert pressure or force to or upon.

Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. press

verb. ['ˈprɛs'] force or impel in an indicated direction.

Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. press

verb. ['ˈprɛs'] squeeze or press together.

Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. press

verb. ['ˈprɛs'] place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure.

Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. press

verb. ['ˈprɛs'] to be oppressive or burdensome.

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Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. press

noun. ['ˈprɛs'] the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines.

Etymology

  • press (English)
  • presse (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • pressen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • presser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. sail

verb. ['ˈseɪl'] traverse or travel on (a body of water).

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  • sail (English)
  • segel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • seglian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. sail

verb. ['ˈseɪl'] move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions.

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Etymology

  • sail (English)
  • segel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • seglian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. sail

noun. ['ˈseɪl'] an ocean trip taken for pleasure.

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Etymology

  • sail (English)
  • segel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • seglian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. sail

noun. ['ˈseɪl'] a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel.

Etymology

  • sail (English)
  • segel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • seglian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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