COMPRESS
/kəmˈpɹɛs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of COMPRESS
To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
"The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."
To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.
"Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel"
To condense into a more economic, easier format.
"This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram."
A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.
"He held a cold compress over the sprain."
A machine for compressing
Synonyms of COMPRESS
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Examples of COMPRESS in a Sentence
- "The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."
- "Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel"
- "This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram."
- "He held a cold compress over the sprain."
Word Details
Is COMPRESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPRESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPRESS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPRESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | r | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPRESS
100 words from the letters in COMPRESS
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How to Use COMPRESS in Word Games
COMPRESS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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