Pressing
/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Pressing
verb
- To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- To compress, squeeze.
"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
- To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
"to press a hat"
noun
- The application of pressure by a press or other means.
- A metal or plastic part made with a press.
- The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
- A memento preserved by pressing, folding, or drying between the leaves of a flat container, book, or folio. Usually done with a flower, ribbon, letter, or other soft, small keepsake.
- The extraction of juice from fruit using a press.
Anagrams of Pressing
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
s1
s1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pressing
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pressing"
Pressing is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pressing" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Pressing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pressing" is a medium-scoring word.