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Meaning of word compress from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever).

Meaning : Make more compact by or as if by pressing.

Example : Compress the data.

Synonyms : compact, pack together

Restore to its uncompressed form.

Decompress data.
decompress, uncompress

Meaning : Squeeze or press together.

Example : She compressed her lips.
The spasm contracted the muscle.

Synonyms : compact, constrict, contract, press, squeeze

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

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