Press
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Template:Wiktionary 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:
In journalism:
- Printing press, which originally worked by pressing a plate of type onto paper
- Publisher, a person or organization engaged in publishing
- Mass media, a term used to denote media specifically designed to reach a large audience
In 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
In hair:
- A method of straightening curly hair, primarily used by African-Americans, that uses a hot comb
In 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
In food:
- Wine-press, a device used to crush grapes during wine making
In military:
- Impressment, a method of involuntary recruitment by a Navy department
Colloquial usage:
- Lobbying, a discussion in which someone asks strongly (presses) for action (such as of a lawmaker or parent)
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See also
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