presser

[ pres-er ]

noun

a person or thing that presses or applies pressure.
a person whose occupation is pressing or ironing clothes in a laundry or dry-cleaning establishment.

Origin of presser

First recorded in 1535–45; press¹ + -er¹

In his post-debacle presser, President Obama told the nation “I hear you.”
Didn't Obama Hear Oregon’s Warning Shot on Immigration? | Doug McIntyre | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Instead of taking a victory lap, Obama used his post-shutdown presser to launch a three-pronged attack on House Republicans.
The President Is Pissed Off | Michelle Cottle | October 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
“Those girls went through too much suffering,” added 27-year-old Arleigh presser.
Cleveland Wants to Burn Down Ariel Castro’s House. Should It Be? | Christine Pelisek | May 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
During a recent presser, Obama admitted to being lonely in the White House now that his daughters are older.
President Obama Eyes New Oval Office While the White House Undergoes Renovations | Lauren Ashburn | February 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Indeed, throughout the 40-minute presser, Frank seemed almost jolly.
Barney Frank Throws In the Towel, Won’t Seek Reelection in 2012 | Michelle Cottle | November 29, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

The chain is held taut, and weights applied to the presser on the beam while the latter is rotated.
The Jute Industry: From Seed to Finished Cloth | T. Woodhouse and P. Kilgour
Loosen the tension on the presser foot, use fine thread with light tension.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
Stitching can be done more easily on the right of the presser foot with the bulk of the material lying to the left.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
"And I, for my part, don't see what wisdom there is to it," said the presser with a shrug.
Yekl | Abraham Cahan
A wine-presser was there who told something about an old woman who had vehemently prayed the prophet to cure her sickness.
I.N.R.I. | Peter Rosegger

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