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  • 91pressure — pres·sure || preʃə(r) n. exertion of force, compression, application of weight; weight, burden, encumbrance v. apply force or weight, push, stress …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 92pressure — noun 1》 continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.     ↘the force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface. 2》 the use of persuasion, intimidation, etc. to make someone do something.… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 93Force to a Pile Search —    An extension of Force Fetching. Pressure of some sort is applied in association with a command to go. Helps to create the obligation upon the dog to so when sent to a blind retrieve. When done properly, a dog can develop dependable and… …

    Hunting glossary

  • 94force-draft — /fawrs draft , drahft , fohrs /, v.t. 1. to draft (a law, proposal, or the like) quickly or under extreme pressure: The committee must force draft a code of ethics to present to the meeting tomorrow. 2. to cause to proceed at full speed or… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 95force pump — noun Date: 1659 a pump with a solid piston for drawing and forcing through valves a liquid (as water) to a considerable height above the pump or under a considerable pressure …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 96force feed — lubrication under pressure, as from a pump, used esp. in internal combustion engines. [1915 20] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 97force pump — a pump that delivers a liquid under pressure, so as to eject it forcibly. Cf. lift pump. [1650 60] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 98pressure —    The force exerted across a real or imaginary surface divided by the area of that surface …

    Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology

  • 99pressure plate — A component of an aircraft disc brake system. It is a strong, heavy plate used in multiple disc brakes that receives the force from the brake cylinders and changes it into a squeezing action on the brake discs to produce friction. This results in …

    Aviation dictionary

  • 100force-protection —    American    the avoidance of combat by soldiers    The effectiveness of the US Army is not increased by having to steer clear of danger:     ... what the Americans see as a forceprotection issue ; the US military comes under intense political… …

    How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms