pressing

nouns

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

"he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"

press, pressing, pressure

is derived from

is derived from

is derived from

a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

pressing

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

something less than the whole of a human artifact

"the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together"

compelling immediate action

"too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"

pressing, urgent