scrunge

/ˈskrʌndʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to squeeze or compress (something) tightly, especially in order to extract liquid.

“She scrunged the lemon juice into a small bowl.”

2. verb

to extract liquid from a fruit or vegetable by squeezing it.

“He scrunged the juice from the orange.”

3. noun

a small amount of liquid squeezed from a fruit or vegetable.

“The scrunge from the lemon was used as a flavor enhancer.”

Synonyms

  • pressed
  • squeezed

Antonyms

  • emptied
  • released