press

press I use the word "press" to meanpush, as in the sentence - press on the button and the elevator will stop. It could not be substituted for push when push means to use strength as in pushing a car . . . Press is used only when a touch is needed. JH 1/72 Not used Not used Withdrawn

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1972
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/65640
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Summary:press I use the word "press" to meanpush, as in the sentence - press on the button and the elevator will stop. It could not be substituted for push when push means to use strength as in pushing a car . . . Press is used only when a touch is needed. JH 1/72 Not used Not used Withdrawn