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Compress Definition & Meaning

compress
noun
  1. a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
  1. make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"
  2. squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"

"Compress" in song lyrics

See how compress is used in real songs:

  • "one day when lyrical finesse is stressed instead of dress I'll compress"
    Godfather Don f/ Kool Kieth — Voices
  • "with your intergalatic satellite data compress"
    Insane Clown Posse — Terrible
  • "Make heads get splashed 'cross the glass when I compress"
    Popa Wu f/ Lady Raw — I Ain't Playin No More

Words that rhyme with compress

Usage tips for "compress"

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Frequently asked questions

What does compress mean?
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data" squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
What part of speech is compress?
Compress is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does compress have?
Compress has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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