Pronunciation: [skwˈiːzɪŋ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the verb "squeezing" is interesting because it features a combination of uncommon English letters. The underlying sound is represented by the letter "z" which is pronounced /z/. The spelling of the /kw/ sound is represented by the letter combination "qu". The remaining letters, "ee" and "ing," indicate the vowel sound /iː/ and the gerund form, respectively. The IPA phonetic transcription of "squeezing" is /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/.
Squeezing is a verb that refers to applying pressure to an object or substance, often between two surfaces, resulting in compression, reduction, or extraction. It involves the act of forcefully pressing or compacting something.
Squeezing can be performed using hands, fingers, or mechanical devices. It is commonly associated with compressing objects to decrease their size or volume, such as squeezing a stress ball to release tension or compressing a sponge to remove excess water. It involves gripping an object firmly and exerting force to compress or extract what is inside or to change its shape.
In addition to its literal usage, squeezing can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of putting pressure on someone or something to achieve a particular outcome. For instance, it can refer to putting pressure on an individual to extract information or make them comply with certain demands.
Furthermore, squeezing can describe the action of reducing or extracting something, such as squeezing the juice out of a fruit or squeezing the toothpaste tube to extract its contents. It implies the act of applying force to obtain the maximum possible outcome or usage from a given object or substance.
Overall, squeezing involves the application of pressure to compress, reduce, or extract substances or objects, both literally and metaphorically.
The act of compressing; oppression; in plu., the produce of squeezing; dregs.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "squeezing" originates from the Middle English term "squēzen", which evolved from the Old English word "squeosan". This Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term "skwesanan". Eventually, it derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*squeh₂-", meaning "to track, follow" or "to seize, squeeze". The word has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning throughout its etymological journey.
