I . v. a.
1.
Press together, close tightly, shut firmly.
2.
Bind tightly, wrap closely.
3.
Squeeze or press together or into smaller compass, condense.
4.
Squeeze, force, crowd, press.
5.
Make brief, abbreviate, condense, make terse or pithy.
II . n.
( Surg. ) Bandage, ~ing pad.