express

EXPRESS', verb transitive [Latin expressum, exprimo; ex and premo, to press. See Press.]1. To press or squeeze out; to force out by pressure; as, to express the juice of grapes or of apples.2. To utter; to declare in words; to speak. He expressed his ideas or his meaning with precision. His views were expressed in very intelligible terms.3. To write or engrave; to represent in written words or language. The covenants in the deed are well expressed.4. To represent; to exhibit by copy or resemblance.So kids and whelps their sires and dams express 5. To represent or show by imitation or the imitative arts; to form a likeness; as in painting or sculpture.Each skilful artist shall express thy form.6. To show or make known; to indicate.A downcast eye or look may express humility, shame or guilt.7. To denote; to designate.Moses and Aaron took these men, who are expressed by their names. Numbers 1:17.8. To extort; to elicit. [Little used.]EXPRESS', adjective Plain; clear; expressed; direct not ambiguous. We are informed in express terms or words. The terms of the contract are express 1. Given in direct terms; not implied or left to inference. This is the express covenant or agreement. We have his express consent. We have an express law on the subject. express warranty; express malice.2. Copied; resembling; bearing an exact representation.His face express 3. Intended or sent for a particular purpose, or on a particular errand; as, to send a messenger express EXPRESS', noun A messenger sent on a particular errand or occasion; usually, a courier sent to communicate information of an important event, or to deliver; important dispatches. It is applied also to boats or vessels sent to convey important information.1. A message sent.2. A declaration in plain terms. [Not in use.]