squeeze off

The phrase 'squeeze off' is often used in contexts involving firearms, but can also refer to other actions involving the application of pressure.

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Definition

B2Firearms

(informal)To fire a weapon by gradually applying pressure to the trigger.

Example

  • He managed to squeeze off a shot before the target moved out of range.

B2General

(informal)To release or extract something by applying pressure.

Example

  • She squeezed off the excess glue from the tube.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "squeeze off":

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