plural of press avail

(US, politics, journalism) Short for press availability.

(US, politics, journalism) An event at which a politician is made available for questioning by the media.

plural of press gaggle

(US, journalism, politics) An informal off-camera briefing given by a spokesperson or politician. / (rare) A noisy crowd of journalists.

(weightlifting) An exercise in which weight is lifted with the arms, which are straightened vertically over one's head.

(derogatory) A book publisher that lets the author pay the expenses of publishing up front, leaving the risk of financial failure with the author.

A press operated by hand, especially a printing press.

(idiomatic) To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.

(bodybuilding) A triceps exercise involving lying face up and lifting a barbell; lying triceps extensions. / (US) A coffee plunger; a cafetière.