presoak |
to soak (clothing or the like) before laundering. [3 definitions] |
pre-Socratic |
of or concerning the Greek philosophers who preceded Socrates, or their thoughts. |
presong |
combined form of song. |
presort |
to sort (mail) according to zip code before delivery to the post office. |
prespecify |
combined form of specify. |
presplit |
combined form of split. |
press1 |
to bear down on with strong or moderate pressure. [16 definitions] |
press2 |
to force into military service; impress. [3 definitions] |
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. |
presser |
a person or thing that presses. [2 definitions] |
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. |
pressing |
requiring immediate attention. |
press kit |
an informational packet prepared for distribution to the news media. |
pressman |
a man who operates a printing press. |
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. |
pressroom |
the room in a printing or publishing business where the printing presses are. [2 definitions] |