squeezer

noun

squeez·​er

ˈskwēzə(r)

plural -s

1

a

: one that squeezes

b

: a mechanical contrivance that squeezes: such as

(1)

: a device for pressing juice from fruit or vegetables

lemon squeezer

(2)

: a wire-testing device somewhat like a lemon squeezer in which the wire is subjected to successive bendings until it breaks

(3)

: a pivoted lever device with an eccentric curved end used to curve metal bars or plates

(4)

: a machine for molding bricks

(5)

: a machine for shingling by squeezing

—often used in plural see crocodile squeezer

(6)

: a device for softening and compressing a cork to fit the mouth of a bottle

c

: one that operates a squeezer

2

: a playing card on which the value and suit are indicated in the upper left-hand corner

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