Definition of compress

"compress" in the noun sense

1. compress

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

"compress" in the verb sense

1. compress, compact, pack together

make more compact by or as if by pressing

"compress the data"

2. compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

squeeze or press together

"she compressed her lips"

"the spasm contracted the muscle"

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Quotations for compress

He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most explicit and direct manner. He tries to compress as much thought as possible into a few words. On the contrary, the man who talks everlastingly and promiscuously; who seems to have an exhaustless magazine of sound, crowds so many words into his thoughts that he always obscures, and very frequently conceals them. [ Washington Irving ]

compress in Scrabble®

The word compress is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters compress:

COMPRESS
(153)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (2 words)

corpses, process

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word compress

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In compress

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compress in Words With Friends™

The word compress is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters compress:

COMPRESS
(150)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (2 words)

corpses, process

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word compress

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In compress

COMPRESS
(150)
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compress + 1 blank (3 words)

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