̘. ̈n.ˈkɔmpres v. & n. --v.tr. 1
squeeze together. 2
bring into a smaller
space or shorter
extent. --n. a pad of
lint etc. pressed on to
part of
the body to
relieve inflammation,
stop bleeding, etc. øcompressed
air air at
more than atmospheric
pressure. øøcompressible adj. compressibility n. compressive adj. [ME f. OF compresser or LL compressare
frequent. of L comprimere compress(as
COM-, premere press)]