pressor
/ˈprɛs.ər/; /ˈprɛs.ər/; /prɪˈsɔr/Definitions
1. noun
A device for exerting pressure, especially a pump or a machine that raises water or other fluid.
“The hydraulic pressor was used to lift the heavy load.”
2. noun
A muscle that contracts to press something together, especially the diaphragm or the abdominal muscles.
“The pressor muscles in her abdominal wall contracted to support her growing belly.”
3. noun
A person who presses or compels, especially a person who presses votes or canvasses for a candidate.
“The pressor for the local politician worked tirelessly to get votes.”
4. verb
To press or compress something.
“The liquid pressor was used to extract the juice from the fruit.”