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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Compressed (); p. pr & vb. n.Compressing.] [L. compressus, p. p. of comprimere to compress: com- + premere to press. See Press.] 1. To press or squeeze together; to force into a narrower compass; to reduce the volume of by pressure; to compact; to condense; as, to compress air or water. Events of centuries . . . compressed within the compass of a single life. D. Webster. The same strength of expression, though more compressed, runs through his historical harangues. Melmoth. 2. To embrace sexually. [Obs.] Pope. Syn. -- To crowd; squeeze; condense; reduce; abridge. Com"press (), n.[F. compresse.] (Surg.) A folded piece of cloth, pledget of lint, etc., used to cover the dressing of wounds, and so placed as, by the aid of a bandage, to make due pressure on any part. スポンサード リンク
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