Definition of forcing

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Forcing (n.) The art of raising plants, flowers, and fruits at an earlier season than the natural one, as in a hitbed or by the use of artificial heat..

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Reenforcement :: Reenforcement (n.) The act of reenforcing, or the state of being reenforced..
Blow :: Blow (v. t.) To clear of contents by forcing air through; as, to blow an egg; to blow one's nose..
Remit :: Remit (v. t.) To refrain from exacting or enforcing; as, to remit the performance of an obligation..
Gesticulation :: Gesticulation (n.) A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments..
Siphon :: Siphon (n.) A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a liquid can be transferred to a lower level, as from one vessel to another, over an intermediate elevation, by the action of the pressure of the atmosphere in forcing the liquid up the shorter branch of the pipe immersed in it, while the continued excess of weight of the liquid in the longer branch (when once filled) causes a continuous flow. The flow takes place only when the
Swaggered :: Swage (v. t.) To shape by means of a swage; to fashion, as a piece of iron, by forcing it into a groove or mold having the required shape..
Extravasation :: Extravasation (n.) The act of forcing or letting out of its proper vessels or ducts, as a fluid; effusion; as, an extravasation of blood after a rupture of the vessels..
Driving :: Driving (n.) The act of forcing or urging something along; the act of pressing or moving on furiously.
Forcing :: Forcing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Forc.
Expiration :: Expiration (n.) The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration..
Jurisdiction :: Jurisdiction (a.) The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate; the right of making or enforcing laws; the power or right of exercising authority.
Turn-out :: Turn-out (n.) The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; -- opposed to lockout..
Deforcing :: Deforcing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Deforc.
Pressman :: Pressman (n.) One of a press gang, who aids in forcing men into the naval service; also, one forced into the service..
Concussion :: Concussion (n.) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.
Blow :: Blow (n.) The act of forcing air from the mouth, or through or from some instrument; as, to give a hard blow on a whistle or horn; to give the fire a blow with the bellows..
Rammer :: Rammer (n.) A rod for forcing down the charge of a gun; a ramro.
Hiss :: Hiss (n.) A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, esp. as a token of disapprobation or contempt..
Drive :: Drive (v. t.) To clear, by forcing away what is contained..
Emphasis :: Emphasis (n.) A peculiar impressiveness of expression or weight of thought; vivid representation, enforcing assent; as, to dwell on a subject with great emphasis..
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