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

There are rumors that some of the bigger names may be able to cut in line or make attractive offers to vinyl pressers to secure space for themselves, potentially crowding out smaller names.
The supply chain crisis, explained by Adele | Emily Stewart | November 22, 2021 | Vox
Maybe giving up the ruse that rigorous journalism is possible in the scrum of a presser would allow athletes who do want the opportunity to embrace it, as Mike Florio argues for NBC Sports.
Naomi Osaka: The Athletes Aren’t OK | Sean Culligan | June 2, 2021 | Ozy
Eight of the nine horses entered are classified as either pressers — horses that like to stay a few lengths off the lead — or stalkers, who like to make a late move and pass tired horses.
Road to the Kentucky Derby arrives at Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby and Blue Grass Stakes | Neil Greenberg | April 2, 2021 | Washington Post
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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