compresses
com-press-es
verb
To press or squeeze something into a smaller volume or space.
"The machine compresses the waste materials."
noun
Soft pads, often wet, applied to a body part for medical relief.
"The nurse applied cold compresses to her forehead."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: compress, squeeze, contract, press, compact, constrict, pack together
Antonyms: decompress, uncompress