a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon | a tight or amorous embrace |
| the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space |
| a twisting squeeze |
| (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend |
| a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer |
| a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high |