| 释义 |
squeez·er
\ˈskwēzə(r)\ noun
(-s)
1.
a. : one that squeezes
b. : a mechanical contrivance that squeezes: as
(1) : a device for pressing juice from fruit or vegetables
< lemon squeezer >
(2) : a wire-testing device somewhat like a lemon squeezer in which the wire is subjected to successive bendings until it breaks
(3) : a pivoted lever device with an eccentric curved end used to curve metal bars or plates
(4) : a machine for molding bricks
(5) : a machine for shingling by squeezing — often used in plural; see crocodile squeezer
(6) : a device for softening and compressing a cork to fit the mouth of a bottle
c. : one that operates a squeezer
2. : a playing card on which the value and suit are indicated in the upper left-hand corner |