A device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged or sliding blade attached to a flat platform.
A legislative motion that debate be ended and a vote taken; a cloture.
A parliamentary procedure for fixing the dates when various stages of discussion of a bill must end, to ensure that the enactment of the bill proceeds expeditiously.
An instrument with a sliding blade for cutting the tonsils, uvula, or other body parts.
A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.
To end (a legislative debate) by invoking cloture.
To cut or trim (a body part, a stack of paper, etc.) with a guillotine.
To end discussion (about a parliamentary bill or part of one) by invoking a guillotine procedure.
To execute (someone) with a guillotine.
A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.
The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
An instance of squeezing.
A close or tight fit.
The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
A difficult position.
A traversal of a narrow passage.
A romantic partner.
A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
A hug or other affectionate grasp.
To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.
To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.
To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.
To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
To fit into a tight place.