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to push (something) against
耳に受話器を押し当てた。
I pressed the receiver against my ear.
窓ガラスに顔を押し当てている。
He is pressing his face against the window.
封筒の口を熱で溶かして指で押し当てる。
Melt the envelope flap with heat and press it down with your finger.