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COMPACTING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Compacting.

Compacting - as an adjective

Closely and firmly united or packed together

Example: "Compact soil"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loose5

Compacting - as a noun

A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
powder compact

A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concordat14covenant13

A small and economical car

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact car

Compacting - as an adjective satellite

Having a short and solid form or stature

Example: "A wrestler of compact build"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavyset17stocky15thick14thickset17

Briefly giving the gist of something

Example: "A short and compendious book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compendious18succinct14summary14

Compacting - as a verb

Have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Example: "This powder compacts easily"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pack12

Compress into a wad

Example: "Wad paper into the box"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bundle9pack12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrange8set up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more compact by or as if by pressing

Example: "Compress the data"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compress14pack together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10squeeze25wedge10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze or press together

Example: "She compressed her lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compress14constrict13contract12press7squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The compacting machine quickly compressed the cardboard boxes."
"The compacting process reduces the volume of the waste materials."
"The compacting soil was ideal for building a sturdy foundation."
"The compacting design of the car allowed for easier parking in crowded areas."
"The compacting folder neatly organized all the important papers."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compacting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is COMPACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compacting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is COMPACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compacting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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