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COMPRESSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Compresses.

Compresses - as a noun

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

Compresses - as a verb

Make more compact by or as if by pressing

Example: "Compress the data"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact15pack together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10squeeze25wedge10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decompress17

Squeeze or press together

Example: "She compressed her lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact15constrict13contract12press7squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He compresses the paper to make it fit in the envelope."
"She compresses the video files to save storage space."
"The athlete compresses his muscles before starting the race."
"The device compresses the air into a smaller container."
"He compresses the files into a ZIP folder for easier sharing."
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Word Game Points

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

COMPRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is COMPRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is COMPRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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