Definitions
1.NounA device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
2.NounA device that squeezes (compresses).
An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
3.NounAn instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
4.NounAn apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
5.NounA machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
6.NounA device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
7.NounA muscle that compresses certain parts.
8.NounA program or algorithm for compressing data.