The term 'KIND OF PRESS' can be solved by the crossword solutions DRILL (5 letters), CIDER (5 letters), and FULLCOURT (9 letters). A DRILL press is a type of machine used to cut or shape materials, usually metal. It is operated by a motor and has a DRILL bit that is lowered onto the material to be cut. CIDER presses are used to make CIDER from apples, which involves crushing the apples and pressing out the juice. Fullcourt presses are a type of basketball press used to disrupt the opponent's offense and create turnovers.