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lock vs squeeze

squeeze vs lock

lock and squeeze both are nouns.

lock and squeeze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lock Yes No Yes No
squeeze Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squeeze is a hypernym of lock; that is, squeeze is a word with a broader meaning than lock:
  • lock: become engaged or intermeshed with one another
  • squeeze: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Other hypernyms of lock include bosom, embrace, hug.
lock (noun) squeeze (noun)
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key a tight or amorous embrace
enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun a twisting squeeze
a strand or cluster of hair (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
lock (verb) squeeze (verb)
become rigid or immoveable press firmly
fasten with a lock squeeze or press together
keep engaged squeeze tightly between the fingers
place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
become engaged or intermeshed with one another hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
hold in a locking position to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels press or force
hold fast (in a certain state) obtain by coercion or intimidation
pass by means through a lock in a waterway to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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