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Dictionary definition and meaning for compress

COMPRESS

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  • (noun) a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)

  • (verb) squeeze or press together

    "she compressed her lips", "the spasm contracted the muscle"

    synonyms : compact , constrict , contract , press , squeeze

  • (verb) make more compact by or as if by pressing

    "compress the data"

    synonyms : compact , pack together

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Origin

  • Via Old French < late Latin compressare "keep pressing together" < Latin comprimere "press together" < premere "to press"] added by bimal03

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