| bench press |
a weightlifting exercise in which one lies on a bench, removes a weight from a pair of overhead supports, lowers it to the chest, and raises it again. |
| bench-press |
to lift (a weight) during a bench press. |
| cider press |
a large press used to extract juice from apples for cider. |
| clothespress |
a chest or wardrobe in which clothing is kept. |
| die press |
a large machine for cutting or stamping metal. |
| drill press |
a machine for drilling holes in metal. |
| drop press |
see "drop hammer." |
| freedom of the press |
the right to publish newspapers, magazines, books, and the like without governmental interference or censorship. |
| hot-press |
to apply pressure and heat on (a material), to produce a desired effect such as a smooth finish. [2 definitions] |
| perfecting press |
a press that prints both sides of a sheet at the same time. |
| permanent press |
a wrinkle-resistant fabric, requiring little or no ironing after washing. |
| press agent |
one whose business is to promote a person or organization by arranging advertising and publicity in the news media. |
| press box |
a section reserved for reporters, esp. at a sports event. |
| press conference |
a group interview at which news reporters question a politician, celebrity, or other public figure. |
| press gallery |
a section in a chamber, esp. of a legislature, reserved for members of the news media. |
| press gang |
a group of men under the command of an officer who round up other men and force them to enter military service. |
| press kit |
an informational packet prepared for distribution to the news media. |
| press of sail |
the largest amount of sail that a ship can safely carry in given wind conditions. |
| press on |
to persist in moving forward or trying to make progress. |
| press release |
a statement prepared esp. for distribution to the press, as by a government or organization; news release. |