PRESS

noun

Definition

An East Indian insectivore (Tupaia ferruginea). It is arboreal in its habits, and has a bushy tail. The fur is soft, and varies from rusty red to maroon and to brownish black.

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PRESS (verb)

To force into service, particularly into naval service; to impress. To peaceful peasant to the wars is pressed. Dryden.

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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