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| 1. | [ verb ] make more compact by or as if by pressing | |
| Synonyms: | pack_together compact | |
| Examples: | "compress the data" |
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| Related terms: | wedge tamp_down compression compression press | |
| 2. | [ verb ] squeeze or press together | |
| Synonyms: | contract press constrict compact squeeze | |
| Examples: | "she compressed her lips" "the spasm contracted the muscle" |
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| Related terms: | tighten choke choke choke prim convulse strangulate convulse astringe bear_down press contractile_organ compression contracture constriction compressor compression | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine) a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) | |
| Related terms: | dressing foamentation | |
| Similar spelling: |
compressor compressed compression compressing compere compare comprise compromise comprising comprehend comparison comport Compher compeer compart comfrey compromiser comparable confrere |
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