the act of gripping and pressing firmly | a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents |
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a block or die used to imprint a mark or design |
a tight or amorous embrace | machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores |
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space | a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving |
a twisting squeeze | a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid |
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend | a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid |
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer | a type or class |
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high | something that can be used as an official medium of payment |
| the distinctive form in which a thing is made |