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ironing
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noun
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
there was a basketful of ironing to do
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noun
the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles
press
Noun
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The press are the people and organisations that report the news.
The president gave an interview with members of the press.
The company put out a press release about the new equipment.
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The press is the news as it is reported.
The next day, the fire was all over the press.
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A press is a company that prints books.
The book was published by Press.
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A press is a machine that prints books, newspapers, etc.
Stop the presses! We've got a new story.
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A press is a machine that pushes down on something to make it flat or to push out the water or juice.
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A press is a time when you push something.
She gave the button a quick press.
press
Verb
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If you press something, you push it against something.
She pressed her nose against the window.
Please, press a button.
He found the cut and pressed down firmly to stop the blood.
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If you press clothes, you use an iron to make them flat.
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If you press someone to do something, you ask them strongly or many times.
When she pressed him for an answer, he hung up the phone.
The group has been pressing for new laws to reduce pollution.
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If you press on or forward, you keep going even though it's difficult.
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If you press a weight, you exercise by moving the weight up and away from your body.
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If you press a CD or record, you make a physical copy of it.
tool
Noun
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A tool is an object that you use to do a specific job, such as a hammer.
I used to fix my own car, but I sold all my tools.
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A tool is a person being used by another person or organization.
He is such a tool. He should think for himself, instead of doing everything they tell him to do.