forced fit

The parts to be assembled by forced fits are usually made cylindrical, although sometimes they are slightly tapered.

They also felt that the Statement seemed like a "forced fit" of general values for all seasons that could be applied by management irrespective of operational situations.

Still, in many instances, "it's done in such a heavy-handed way that it makes younger consumers discredit the placements," Ms. Zandl said, "because they consider them forced fits that don't ring true with the characters or the story."