presses
word · lemma: press
Definition
'Presses' is the plural of 'press' (a machine used to shape or squeeze things), or the third person singular of 'press' (to push something firmly).
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'presses' is used mainly in technical or industrial contexts (e.g., 'hydraulic presses'). As a verb, it's present simple for 'he/she/it' ('she presses the button'). Not related to 'the press' (media).
Spanish: prensas - presionaPortuguese (BR): prensas - apertaPortuguese (PT): prensas - carregaChinese (Simplified): 压机 - 按压Chinese (Traditional): 壓機 - 按壓Hindi: प्रेस - दबाता हैArabic: مكابس - يضغطBengali: প্রেস (যন্ত্র) - চাপ দেয় (ক্রিয়া)Russian: прессы (станки) - нажимает (глагол)Japanese: プレス機 - 押すVietnamese: máy ép - ấnKorean: 프레스(기계) - 누르다(동사)Turkish: presler (makine) - basar (fiil)Urdu: پریسیں (مشینیں) - دباتا ہے (فعل)Indonesian: pres (mesin) - menekan
Example Sentences
She presses the red button to start the machine.
basic
The factory has many presses for making parts.
basic
He presses his hand against the window.
basic
Whenever the toast pops up, she quickly presses it down again.
natural
The gym just got new presses for strength training.
natural
If he presses here, the secret compartment opens.
natural