compress definition by Wordo

Noun

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

.

Verb

To

make

smaller

;

to

press

or

squeeze

together

,

or

to

make

something

occupy

a

smaller

space

or

volume

.