Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

squeeze-tight

verb phrase
/skwiːz taɪt/
Definition
To hold something or someone tightly, applying pressure to compress or grip.
Examples
  • She had to squeeze-tight on the handlebars while riding her bike down the hill.
  • When the thunder struck, he instinctively squeezed-tight her hand for comfort.
Meaning
The act of holding firmly or pressing tightly without letting go.
Synonyms
  • grip
  • clutch
  • hold fast
  • clench