Pressing

a.

1.

Urgent; exacting; importunate; as, a pressing necessity.

Noun	1.	pressing - the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" Synonyms: pressure, press
	2.	pressing - a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
Adj.	1.	pressing - compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair" Synonyms: urgent

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