compact
kom pakt
- n a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
- n a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
- n a small and economical car
- v have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
This powder compacts easily - v compress into a wad
- v make more compact by or as if by pressing
- v squeeze or press together
- a closely and firmly united or packed together
compact soil
compact clusters of flowers - s having a short and solid form or stature
a wrestler of compact build - s briefly giving the gist of something
a compact style is brief and pithy
- Although advances in technology have been made, a five-star subcompact provides less protection than an identically rated vehicle that is larger and heavier.
- News about compact, subcompact and microcars.
- Consumers who are trying new compact fluorescent bulbs say they sometimes fail to work, or wear out early.