英和和英

（the game of） pole-pushing

squeeze the trigger

to squeeze persons or things into a narrow space

cushion the blow

pull the trigger

pull the trigger

pop the clutch

to become dispirited

a gambler

a gamester

a dicer

to plunge a dagger into one's breast

to crush a thing

play billiards

to drive in a wedge

to quilt a gown

to tread on a nail

shake dice

push the shutter

bend the rod

to stroke around someone or something

lift the pressure

pop the cork

to surge

force out the splinter

pull the oars

blow the clarion

the hammer throw

fling the frisbee

shoot craps