| press | any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point |
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| press | the somatic sensation of pressure |
| press | a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients) |
| press | protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
| press | a unit measuring force per unit area |
| press | cook in a pressure cooker |
| press | very intense and demanding |
| press | mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings |
| press | of buildings, before painting |
| press | increase the pressure, as of airplane cabins |
| press | maintain a certain pressure |
| press | increase the pressure on a gas or liquid |