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(Team Sports / Football Terms (both Rugby & Soccer)) Football the tactic of trying to stay very close to the opposition when they are in possession of the ball.

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What does pressing mean?

Presse isn't a word so there is no definition for this word!


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I have some pressing news. The girl is pressing my shirt right now. I was pressing too hard.


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