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com·press

vt 1  :  to press or squeeze together <a ligament in the wrist was ing a nerve>   2  :  to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing < air> 
n 1  :  a covering consisting usu. of a folded cloth that is applied and held firmly by the aid of a bandage over a wound dressing to prevent oozing  2  :  a folded wet or dry cloth applied firmly to a part (as to allay inflammation) .
 
 

 
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