compressed

/kəmˈprɛst/
/kəmˈprɛst/
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Definitions of compressed
  1. adjective
    pressed tightly together
    “with lips compressed”
    synonyms: tight
    closed, shut
    used especially of mouth or eyes
  2. adjective
    reduced in volume by pressure
    “compressed air”
    synonyms:
    compressible
    capable of being compressed or made more compact
  3. adjective
    flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)
    synonyms: flat
    thin
    of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
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