PRESSING
/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of PRESSING
To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
The application of pressure by a press or other means.
A metal or plastic part made with a press.
The process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
Needing urgent attention.
Insistent, earnest, or persistent.
Examples of PRESSING in a Sentence
- "to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
Word Details
Is PRESSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRESSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRESSING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRESSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | s | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Anagrams of PRESSING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRESSING
100 words from the letters in PRESSING
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How to Use PRESSING in Word Games
PRESSING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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