Definition of presa

(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)

The speed is controlled by pressing on the two brake buttons located where the index_finger and thumb are placed when holding the motor .

(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)

These droplets are distorted by the normal forces just as a balloon would be pulled or pressed out of shape in one 's hands .

(B. J. D. Meeuse, The Story of Pollination....)

They keep their wings and feet pressed tightly against their bodies , and in_spite_of their often colorful attire you may very well mistake them for lumps of dirt .

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

The figure leapt from the box , almost lost its balance , the flag draped there tore in the air , the figure landed on its left leg , fell on its hands , and pressed itself up .

(Arthur Miller, "The Prophecy," in The Best...)

Now she kept herself protectively ready to laugh again and sure_enough he pointed at her with his index_finger and said `` Toot '' ! once_more and roared_off into the fog , his foot evidently surprising him with the suddenness with which it pressed the accelerator , just as his hand did when he worked .