Press and Rag

Press

Press noun - A built-in space for storage behind a door.

Rag and press are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rag" instead a noun "Press".

Nearby Words: pressed, pressing, pressroom

Rag

Rag noun - A publication that appears at regular intervals.

Press and rag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Press" instead a noun "Rag".

Nearby Word: ragtime

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

human human press human rag
old old press old rag
simple simple press simple rag
general general press general rag
Other adjectives: eponymous.

Both words in one sentence

  • Instant Sedation A common movie technique (especially in kidnappings) is to press a rag soaked in chloroform or diethyl ether to the mouth and nose, causing near-instantaneous blackout.
  • In Chicago, Billy Flynn has three songs—“All I Care About is Love,” “Press Conference Rag,” and “Razzle Dazzle” —that all relate to how he serves as an older Hyper-Competent Sidekick for Roxie (and, to a lesser extent, Velma).
    Source: Sidekick Song
  • Film / Chicago Morality Ballad: "Press Conference Rag" poses as—and satirizes—this to sell Roxie's image as reformed sinner.Roxie/Billy: Stay away from jazz and liquor And the men who play for fun That's the thought that came upon me When we both reached for the gun!
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