COMPRESSOR
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Compressor.
Compressor - as a noun
A mechanical device that compresses gasses
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
Example: "The signal entering a compressor is split, one copy sent to a variable-gain amplifier and the other to a side-chain where a circuit controlled by the signal level applies the required gain to an amplifier stage."
Example Sentences
"The air conditioner's compressor stopped working."
"The refrigerator's compressor is making a strange noise."
"The mechanic replaced the faulty compressor in my car."
"We need a new compressor for the industrial refrigeration system."
"The construction crew used a jackhammer with an attached compressor."
Word Game Points
Is COMPRESSOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compressor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPRESSOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is COMPRESSOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compressor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPRESSOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is COMPRESSOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compressor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPRESSOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.