compress
14 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,503
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
make more compact by or as if by pressing
noun
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈɑːmpɹɛs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural compresses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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