squeezer
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/ˈskwiːzər/
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/ˈskwiːzə/
tool for pressing
Etymology
'squeezer' originates from the verb 'squeeze', which comes from Middle English 'squesen', derived from Old French 'escuser', meaning 'to press'.
'squesen' transformed into the modern English word 'squeeze', and 'squeezer' was formed by adding the suffix '-er' to denote a tool or person that performs the action.
Initially, it meant 'to press or compress', and over time it evolved to include the meaning of extracting juice or value.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool or device used to squeeze something, such as a fruit or a tube.
She used a lemon squeezer to extract the juice.
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Noun 2
a person who squeezes something, often used metaphorically.
The company was known as a squeezer of its employees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42