compact
/ˈkɑmpækt/
noun
- A small, flat container for makeup, especially powder.
- He bought her a silver compact for her birthday.
- The compact had a tiny mirror inside for touch-ups.
- She opened her compact and checked her lipstick in the mirror.
- A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.
- The two countries signed a compact to reduce carbon emissions.
- The company entered into a compact with its workers to improve safety.
- The compact between the tribes ensured peace for many years.
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verb
- To press something together firmly; to make something more dense.
- Over time, the weight of the snow compacts the lower layers into ice.
- You need to compact the sand in the bucket to build a strong sandcastle.
- The machine compacts the trash into small cubes for recycling.
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adjective
- Taking up very little space; small and neatly arranged.
- This camera is compact enough to fit in your pocket.
- She packed a compact suitcase for the weekend trip.
- The apartment is small but compact, with a fold-down bed and a tiny kitchen.
- Densely packed or firmly pressed together.
- Compact snow on the sidewalk made walking slippery.
- The soil in the garden was so compact that water couldn't drain through.
- The wool fibers are compact, making the sweater very warm.
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