Compressing is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for COMPRESSING in dictionary:

VERB:
• COMPRESS, to compact
• be squeezed or pressed together or into a smaller space
• squeeze or press (two things) together
• express in a shorter form; abridge
• reduce the dynamic range of (a sound signal).
• alter the form of (data) to reduce the amount of storage necessary.
• flatten by pressure; squeeze or press
• a pad of lint or other absorbent material pressed on to part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding
NOUN:
• applying pressure

Words related to COMPRESSING

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Words that contain COMPRESSING

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How to use COMPRESSING in a sentence

• If the mirror swings too far its action is deadened by compressing the air in the chamber.
• Yet Vergil has not forgotten the startling effects that Catullus would attain by compressing a long tale into a suggestive phrase, if only a memory of the tale could be assumed.
• The waters of the Reuss and the Tessin supplied the necessary motive power for working the screws attached to machinery for compressing the air.
• I have, therefore, recovered all, or nearly all, the power spent in compressing the air.
• We know that 33,000 foot pounds is one horse power, and we see how easily about two-thirds of a horse power in heat units may be produced and lost in compressing one pound of air.
• He was about to utter an exclamation, when my hands were around his throat, compressing his windpipe with a strength that seemed marvellous to me.
• These animals have also the power of compressing the valve into a hollow tube, which they elevate above the water like a funnel, and draw down air through it.
• By gently compressing the parts, pus is caused to drain out and in enforcing a moderate amount of exercise at a walk, when lameness is not intense, drainage is maintained.
• The recoil is controlled by compressing the slide between the bed and the lower plate.
• These devices support and distribute the weight, and prevent the womb from resting on or compressing, and hence interfering with, the function of any one organ.
• Kent, compressing her thin lips, as she left the room.
• When absolutely necessary, make use of the telegraph, compressing your message into as few words as are consistent with clearness of meaning.
• It did not appear necessary to Gideon Spilett that a fresh flow of blood should be caused by bathing them in tepid water, and compressing their lips.
• The projection of the ends increases the strength of the material directly beneath the compressing weight by introducing a beam action which helps support the load.
• With respect to the order in which the several muscles contract in firmly compressing the eyes, I am indebted to Dr.
• The engine is 4,700 horse power, and, in addition to driving the pumping machinery, does the hoisting and air compressing for the Calumet mine.
• She observed that he was compressing his teacup, so that there was danger lest the thin china might cave inwards.
• Compressing his lips like a man resolved, the commander of the Coquette bent further forward, and glanced at the wheel.
• Creon, why art thou mute compressing thy voice in silence, for to me also there is no less consternation.
• Veitch has, therefore, tried the plan of compressing the leaves into small cakes, which can be done at a trifling expense.
• He had, it says, a magic whip which possessed the property of compressing the surface of the earth into a small space.
• His repulsion for her deepened until it seemed as if actual fingers were compressing his throat, stopping his breath.
• The old system of bellows had been replaced by a wood cylinder, compressing air by piston into a chamber from which the blast was regulated.
• Frantically she shook her head, compressing the unruly lips.
• Nearly all the changes that were made were in the direction of compressing the chorus and giving the principals more room.

Similar words containing MPRESS without suffix ing and without prefix co

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