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Definition of PRESSURE
Pronunciation : PRESSURE

noun : PRESSURE

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 2. (

    ) a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" ;

  • 3. (

    ) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" ;

  • 5. (

    ) the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" ;

  • 6. (

    ) an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress ;

verb : PRESSURE

Source:WordNet 3.1


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