the act of gripping and pressing firmly | two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
a tight or amorous embrace | stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | insincere talk about religion or morals |
a twisting squeeze | a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force |
(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 | |