vt 1 : to press or squeeze together <a ligament in the wrist was ing a nerve> 2 : to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing < air> n 1 : a covering consisting usu. of a folded cloth that is applied and held firmly by the aid of a bandage over a wound dressing to prevent oozing 2 : a folded wet or dry cloth applied firmly to a part (as to allay inflammation) .
ing a nerve> 2 : to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing <
