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Scruze :: Scruze (v. t.) To squeeze, compress, crush, or bruise..

Pycnodontini :: Pycnodontini (n. pl.) An extinct order of ganoid fishes. They had a compressed body, covered with dermal ribs (pleurolepida) and with enameled rhomboidal scales..

Popgun :: Popgun (n.) A child's gun; a tube and rammer for shooting pellets, with a popping noise, by compression of air..

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) An instrument for compressing an artery (esp., the femoral artery) or other part..

Pressure :: Pressure (n.) The act of pressing, or the condition of being pressed; compression; a squeezing; a crushing; as, a pressure of the hand..

Compressure :: Compressure (n.) Compression.

Compressed :: Compressed (imp. & p. p.) of Compres.

Incompressibility :: Incompressibility (n.) The quality of being incompressible, or incapable of reduction in volume by pressure; -- formerly supposed to be a property of liquids..

Incompressible :: Incompressible (a.) Not compressible; incapable of being reduced by force or pressure into a smaller compass or volume; resisting compression; as, many liquids and solids appear to be almost incompressible..

Amphipoda :: Amphipoda (n. pl.) A numerous group of fourteen -- footed Crustacea, inhabiting both fresh and salt water. The body is usually compressed laterally, and the anterior pairs or legs are directed downward and forward, but the posterior legs are usually turned upward and backward. The beach flea is an example. See Tetradecapoda and Arthrostraca..

Smack :: Smack (n.) To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate; to kiss with a sharp noise; to buss..

Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A rectangular frame, with a tightening screw, used for compressing the joints of framework, etc..

Thumbscrew :: Thumbscrew (n.) An old instrument of torture for compressing the thumb by a screw; a thumbkin.

Squeeze :: Squeeze (n.) The act of one who squeezes; compression between bodies; pressure.

Press :: Press (v.) To urge, or act upon, with force, as weight; to act upon by pushing or thrusting, in distinction from pulling; to crowd or compel by a gradual and continued exertion; to bear upon; to squeeze; to compress; as, we press the ground with the feet when we walk; we press the couch on which we repose; we press substances with the hands, fingers, or arms; we are pressed in a crowd..

Insulite :: Insulite (n.) An insulating material, usually some variety of compressed cellulose, made of sawdust, paper pulp, cotton waste, etc..

Taeniosomi :: Taeniosomi (n. pl.) An order of fishes remarkable for their long and compressed form. The ribbon fishes are examples. See Ribbon fish, under Ribbon..

Condense :: Condense (v. t.) To make more close, compact, or dense; to compress or concentrate into a smaller compass; to consolidate; to abridge; to epitomize..

Cramp :: Cramp (v. t.) To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder.

Astringe :: Astringe (v. t.) To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress.

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