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"Press" is a general term having a number of related meanings stemming from the original definition of "pressing" as the physical action of applying force:
Things relating to Metalworking:
- Machine press, a machine that shapes material by the application of pressure;
- Flypress, a machine that cuts material by pressing with a sharp edged mold or tool;
Things relating to hair:
- A method of straightening extremely curly hair, primarily used by African-Americans, that uses a hot comb.
Things relating to clothing:
- Ironing is the process of pressing wrinkles out of (or into) clothes;
- Steam press is a machine that presses clothing in the presence of steam;
Things relating to food and drink:
Things relating to Journalism:
- Printing press, which originally worked by pressing a plate of type onto paper;
- Publisher, a person or organization engaged in publishing, in which the printing press traditionally played a key role;
- a collection of journalists or newspapers;
Military draft-related:
- Impressment, a method of involuntary recruitment by navies;
Colloquial usage:
- Lobbying, a discussion in which someone asks strongly (presses) for action (such as of a lawmaker or parent);
See also: Pressure
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