The act or operation of dividing with shears.
Deformation by forces acting in opposite directions.
The process of making a vertical side cutting in working into a face of coal.
The act or operation of reaping.
The act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine, as the wool from sheep, or the nap from cloth.
The material cut off in this way.
The process of preparing shear steel; tilting.
Tending to cut or tear.
An instance of squeezing.
The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.
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 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.
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.