Word Meaning

compress definition and meaning

v. t. 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.
v. t. To embrace sexually.
n. 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.

Crossword clues for compress

- Make brief
- Mr Scopes converted contract
- Squash down