pressure


Meanings

  • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit);
    • "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
  • a force that compels;
    • "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
  • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
    • "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"
  • the state of demanding notice or attention;
  • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin;
    • "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
  • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
  • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
  • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
  • exert pressure on someone through threats
  • PRESSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to apply force to


Scrabble Score: 10

pressure is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

pressure is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

pressure is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

pressure is a valid Words With Friends word