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Presser: meaning, definitions and examples

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presser

 

[ ˈprɛsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical device

A presser is a mechanical device that is used to apply pressure to materials, often in manufacturing or crafting. It can be used in various contexts, such as printing or shaping materials. Pressers can be manual or automated, and they are essential for ensuring that materials are properly shaped or bonded. Their designs vary widely depending on their specific applications, from simple hand-operated devices to complex industrial machines.

Synonyms

compressor, cylinder, squeezer

Examples of usage

  • The tailor used a presser to starch the shirt.
  • In the factory, the presser shaped the metal sheets.
  • Pressers are crucial in the printing industry to ensure high-quality output.
Context #2 | Noun

news reporter

In a different context, a presser can refer to a person who works in the media, particularly in public relations or journalism. They often organize press conferences and manage communications between organizations and the media. This role is important for controlling information dissemination and shaping public perception. A presser in the journalism context is critical for ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.

Synonyms

media relations officer, press officer, publicist

Examples of usage

  • The presser provided updates to the reporters during the conference.
  • As a presser, she coordinated the interview with the CEO.
  • The presser issued a statement to clarify the company’s position.

Translations

Translations of the word "presser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prensar

🇮🇳 दबाना

🇩🇪 pressen

🇮🇩 menekan

🇺🇦 пресувати

🇵🇱 dociskać

🇯🇵 押す (osu)

🇫🇷 presser

🇪🇸 presionar

🇹🇷 sıkıştırmak

🇰🇷 압축하다 (apchukhada)

🇸🇦 ضغط (daḍṭ)

🇨🇿 tlačit

🇸🇰 tlačiť

🇨🇳 压 (yā)

🇸🇮 pritiskati

🇮🇸 þrýsta

🇰🇿 басу

🇬🇪 წნევა (ts'neva)

🇦🇿 sıxmaq

🇲🇽 presionar

Etymology

The term 'presser' has its roots in the Latin word 'pressare', which means to press or to squeeze. This etymology is closely related to the concept of applying pressure to achieve results in various physical and metaphorical contexts. The use of the term in relation to mechanical devices became more prominent during the 19th century, when industrialization demanded tools that could apply even pressure in manufacturing processes. As industries grew, so did the terminology, with 'presser' being adopted to define both the machinery used for pressing and the people responsible for managing media relations. Over time, the word has been adaptable and has maintained relevance in contexts ranging from crafting and industry to journalism and media communications, illustrating the flexibility of language and the evolving nature of occupations and technologies.