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compact

('k/A/mp/&/kt )

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
powder compact

source: wordnet30
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action(noun.communication)

Synonym:
concordat, covenant

source: wordnet30
a small and economical car(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
compact car

source: wordnet30
An agreement between parties; a covenant or contract.(noun)

source: webster1913

Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.(preposition)

source: webster1913

have the property of being packable or of compacting easily(verb.contact)

Example:
This powder compacts easily.

Synonym:
pack

source: wordnet30
compress into a wad(verb.contact)

Synonym:
bundle, pack, wad

source: wordnet30
make more compact by or as if by pressing(verb.contact)

Synonym:
compress, pack together
Antonym:
decompress, uncompress

source: wordnet30
squeeze or press together(verb.contact)

Synonym:
compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze

source: wordnet30
To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body.(verb)

source: webster1913