Compress word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "compress" word

[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 muscle contracted"
[verb] make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"

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\Com*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Compressed}; p. pr & vb. n. {Compressing}.] [L. compressus, p. p. of comprimere to compress: com- + premere to press. See Press.] 1. To press or squeeze together; to force into a narrower compass; to reduce the volume of by pressure; to compact; to condense; as, to compress air or water. Events of centuries . . . compressed within the compass of a single life. --D. Webster. The same strength of expression, though more compressed, runs through his historical harangues. --Melmoth. 2. To embrace sexually. [Obs.] --Pope. Syn: To crowd; squeeze; condense; reduce; abridge.
\Com"press\, n. [F. compresse.] (Surg.) A folded piece of cloth, pledget of lint, etc., used to cover the dressing of wounds, and so placed as, by the aid of a bandage, to make due pressure on any part.

Synonyms for compress

compact, constrict, contract, pack together, press, squeeze

Related terms: Ace bandage, adhesive tape, bear, binder, capsulize, congest, constrict, constringe, curtail, cut, dampen, draw together, lower, plaster, pollard, pucker, retrench, roller, rubber bandage, shave, take in, tampon

The fun area, different aproach to word »compress«

Let's analyse "compress" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SSERPMOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -- .--. .-. . ... ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: compress: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: compress: 3 + 6 + 4 + 7 + 9 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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