press lightly
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to push with a small amount of pressure
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Examples (10)
- When drawing, press lightly to create faint lines.
- The baker instructed to press the dough lightly with your fingertips.
- She pressed the button lightly, hoping it wouldn't make a sound.
- For best results, press the adhesive strip lightly before firming it.
- He pressed his hand lightly on her shoulder to reassure her.
- The artist advised to press the brush lightly for delicate strokes.
- If you press too hard, the mechanism might break; press lightly.
- She pressed her foot lightly on the accelerator, easing into traffic.
- Please press lightly when writing on this fragile paper.
- The doctor will press lightly on your abdomen during the examination.