lightly press
Frequency: 7.311.8 per million words
To apply a small amount of force or weight to something.
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- Please lightly press the button to activate the device.
- She taught me how to lightly press the clay to avoid deforming it.
- You should lightly press the pastry before baking.
- He would lightly press her hand to reassure her.
- The artist began to lightly press the brush onto the canvas.
- Remember to lightly press on the accelerator for a smooth start.
- The masseuse will lightly press on your temples to relieve tension.
- If the dough is too sticky, lightly press some flour into it.
- He had to lightly press his finger against the screen.
- Can you lightly press the fabric to remove the wrinkles?