1. [n]  rapid transport of goods
2. [n]  public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"
3. [n]  mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
4. [adv]  by express; "please send the letter express"
5. [adj]  not tacit or implied; "her express wish"
6. [adj]  without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"
7. [v]  articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
8. [v]  give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"
9. [v]  send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"
10. [v]  serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger"
11. [v]  indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
12. [v]  obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
13. [v]  manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

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1. \Ex*press"\ ([e^]ks*pr[e^]s"), a. [F. expr[`e]s, L.
   expressus, p. p. of exprimere to express; ex. out + premere
   To press. See {Press}.]
   1. Exactly representing; exact.
            Their human countenance The express resemblance of
            the gods.                             --Milton.
   2. Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not
      implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by
      intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express
      consent; an express statement.
            I have express commandment.           --Shak.
   3. Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express;
      sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special
      speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used
      adverbially.
            A messenger sent express from the other world.
                                                  --Atterbury.
   {Express color}. (Law) See the Note under {Color}, n., 8.
   Syn: Explicit; clear; unambiguous. See {Explicit}.
   

2. \Ex*press"\, n. [Cf. F. expr[`e]s a messenger.]
   1. A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain
      declaration. [Obs.]
            The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on
            earth.                                --Jer. Taylor.
   2. A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a
      regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system
      for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or
      parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers
      or goods with speed and punctuality.
   3. An express office.
            She charged him . . . to ask at the express if
            anything came up from town.           --E. E. Hale.
   4. That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
      [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
   {Express office}, an office where packages for an express are
      received or delivered.
   

3. \Ex*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Expressed}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Expressing}.] [Cf. OF. espresser, expresser, L.
   exprimere, expressum. See {Express}, a.; cf. {Sprain}.]
   1. To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of
      grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
            All the fruits out of which drink is expressed.
                                                  --Bacon.
            And th'idle breath all utterly expressed. --Spenser.
            Halters and racks can not express from thee More
            than by deeds.                        --B. Jonson.
   2. To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or
      likeness; to represent; to resemble.
            Each skillful artist shall express thy form. --E.
                                                  Smith.
            So kids and whelps their sires and dams express.
                                                  --Dryden.
   3. To give a true impression of; to represent and make known;
      to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an
      opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by
      language; to declare; to utter; to tell.
            My words express my purpose.          --Shak.
            They expressed in their lives those excellent
            doctrines of morality.                --Addison.
   4. To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what
      is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to
      appear; -- used reflexively.
            Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation
            against me, one evening.              --Pope.
   5. To denote; to designate.
            Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed
            by their names.                       --Num. i. 17.
   6. To send by express messenger; to forward by special
      opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to
      express a package.
   Syn: To declare; utter; signify; testify; intimate.
   

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