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What (who) is hard-pressed - definition
TYPE OF CIGAR
Square pressed; Square-pressed; Box pressed; Box-Pressed
hard-pressed
also hard pressed
1.
If someone is hard-pressed, they are under a great deal of strain and worry, usually because they have not got enough money. (JOURNALISM)
The region's hard-pressed consumers are spending less on luxuries.
ADJ
2.
If you will be hard-pressed to do something, you will have great difficulty doing it.
This year the airline will be hard-pressed to make a profit.
ADJ: v-link ADJ to-inf
hard-pressed
¦ adjective
1. closely pursued.
2. in difficulties.
Box-pressed
Box-pressed (or square-pressed) cigars are usually packed in two layers in a wide flat cigar box that has an attached flip or hinged lid, and is usually made of paper-covered wood or cardboard (as opposed to a plain-wood cabinet). The sides of box-pressed cigars will be gently pressed (so the cigars become squarer) prior to packing; this is because the box is marginally narrower than it would otherwise be to hold the same number of the round cigars, which ensures they are tightly packed and reduces the size of the box.
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Box-pressed
Box-pressed (or square-pressed) cigars are usually packed in two layers in a wide flat cigar box that has an attached flip or hinged lid, and is usually made of paper-covered wood or cardboard (as opposed to a plain-wood cabinet). The sides of box-pressed cigars will be gently pressed (so the cigars become squarer) prior to packing; this is because the box is marginally narrower than it would otherwise be to hold the same number of the round cigars, which ensures they are tightly packed and reduces the size of the box. Box-pressing is also a technique that some say gives the cigar a better draw and burn.
Examples of use of hard-pressed
1. Can householders – especially hard–pressed pensioners – pay even more?
2. This remark must have perplexed Britain‘s hard–pressed business community.
3. McDermott will be hard–pressed to pay the penalty quickly.
4. Deadly queues form for its hard–pressed cafes and lavatories.
5. Emergency crews are hard–pressed to reach all of them.