pressure

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of pressing

   the exertion of pressure

2. 2
   noun

   a force that compels

   the public brought pressure to bear on the government

3. 3
   noun

   the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

   The sensitivity of their skin to pressure and temperature was normal.

4. 4
   noun

   A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

   Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.

5. 5
   noun

   A contrasting force or impulse of any kind.

   the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.

6. 6
   noun

   Distress.

   She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.

7. 7
   noun

   Urgency.

   the pressure of business

8. 8
   noun

   Impression; stamp; character impressed.

   All saws of books, all forms, all pressures past.

Etymology

From Latin pressūra.