pression — meaning in English

English meaning

• draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
• pressure noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
• strain verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.

Senses

pression is used for these senses in English:

• draft Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
• strain The act of straining, or the state of being strained.

draft — full definition

1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

pressure — full definition

1. noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
2. noun A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficult circumstances.
3. verb To try to persuade or force someone into doing something.

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