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Definition of compression sock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
medicaltight-fitting sock to improve blood flow
- The doctor recommended wearing a compression sock after surgery.
- Athletes often wear a compression sock to prevent injuries.
- A compression sock can help reduce swelling in the legs.
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tight-fitting sock to improve blood flow
Expressions with compression
pushing young children toward older children's behaviors or standards
Age compression makes kids act older than their age.
shrinking picture data to save storage or send faster
Image compression reduced the file size without ruining the photo.
act of pressing the chest to aid blood flow
Chest compression was necessary after the collapse.
bandage applying pressure to control bleeding or swelling
The nurse applied a compression bandage to the wound.
fracture where a bone collapses under pressure
The elderly patient suffered a compression fracture in her spine.
techniques to reduce digital data size for storage or transmission
Data compression is essential for efficient file storage.
manufacturing method using heat and pressure to shape material inside a mold
Compression moulding is often used to produce durable rubber parts.
metal ring on a piston that seals gases inside the cylinder
A worn compression ring can cause low engine power and blue smoke.
process that reduces audio file size by encoding sound more efficiently
Streaming services use audio compression to deliver music with smaller data usage.
enclosed part of a machine where gas or material is squeezed into smaller volume
The compressor's compression chamber must be inspected regularly for wear and leaks.
machine that helps blood flow by air pressure
The doctor recommended a compression pump for her leg swelling.
ratio of cylinder volumes before and after compression
The engine's compression ratio affects its efficiency.
ability of a material or structure to withstand squeezing forces without failing
The foam's compression resistance makes it suitable for protective packaging.
phase in engines compressing air-fuel mixture for ignition
During the compression stroke, the piston moves upward.
measurement of pressure produced in an engine cylinder during operation
A failed compression test revealed low pressure in two cylinders.
wave moving through compression of a medium
Sound travels as a compression wave through air.
method that reduces digital file size while keeping needed information
Digital compression helps stream high-quality movies over slower internet connections.
process that makes computer files smaller to save storage space or bandwidth
File compression helps you email large videos more easily.
method of shrinking digital data by permanently discarding some detailed information
JPEG uses lossy compression to reduce the size of image files.
harmful squeezing of a nerve that disturbs normal signals or function
The doctor suspected nerve compression in his wrist causing the numbness.
degree to which a material withstands squeezing forces without changing shape
Concrete has high resistance to compression but low resistance to stretching.
Expressions with sock
simple puppet made from a sock
The kids enjoyed making a sock puppet during art class..
store items carefully for later
He socks away old toys in the attic.
perform with great energy or enthusiasm
The band socked it to the crowd with their final song.
stop talking or be quiet in an informal way
He told her to put a sock in it during the meeting.
store something in a safe place
He socked it away in a secret drawer.
tell someone to be quiet or stop talking
He told her to stuff a sock in it during the argument..
hit someone with a strong punch
He was so angry he decided to sock him one.
hit someone hard with your hand or fist
If you insult him, he might sock you one.
sock reaching just up to the ankle
He prefers ankle socks for running.
sock designed for sports activities
He wore athletic socks for the marathon.
type of sock that reaches mid-calf
He wore crew socks with his sneakers.
sock reaching almost up to the knee
She wore knee socks with her school uniform.
long sock without shaped heel, often for sports or casual wear
He wore tube sock with his sneakers.
sock with non-slip soles used in hospitals
She wore a hospital sock to avoid slipping on the floor.
short sock covering foot and ankle, often for sports shoes
He wore trainer sock with his sneakers.
soft toy made from socks resembling a monkey
She hugged her favorite sock monkey tightly.
sock providing extra support to the foot
Athletes often use a support sock during training.
sock designed for sports activities
He always wears a sweat sock during basketball games.
sock with individual sections for each toe
She wore toe socks to keep her feet warm.
person who controls fake online identities
The sock puppeteer created multiple accounts to sway opinions.
low-cut sock that doesn't show above the shoe line
He prefers no show socks for a cleaner look.
thin yarn used for knitting socks
She bought sock yarn to knit a pair of socks.
extremely impressive or causes great excitement
The performance was truly sock-knocking.
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- French:chaussette de compression, ...
- German:Kompressionsstrumpf, ...
- Italian:calzino a compressione, ...
- Spanish:media de compresión, ...
- Portuguese:meia de compressão, ...
- Chinese:压力袜, ...
- Japanese:圧縮ソックス, ...
- Arabic:جَوْرَب ضاغِط, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּרֶב לַחַץ, ...
- Russian:компрессионный чулок, ...
- Ukrainian:компресійна шкарпетка, ...
- Hindi:कंप्रेशन मोज़ा, ...
- Bengali:কম্প্রেশন মোজা, ...
- Catalan:mitjó de compressió, ...
- Czech:kompresní ponožka, ...
- Danish:kompressionsstrømpe, ...
- Dutch:compressiekous, ...
- Greek:κάλτσα συμπίεσης, ...
- Hungarian:kompressziós zokni, ...
- Khmer:ស្រោមជើងសង្កត់, ...
- Korean:압박 양말, ...
- Persian:جوراب فشاری, ...
- Polish:skarpetka uciskowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):meia de compressão, ...
- Romanian:ciorap compresiv, ...
- Swedish:kompressionsstrumpa, ...
- Thai:ถุงเท้ารัดกล้ามเนื้อ, ...
- Turkish:kompresyon çorabı, ...
- Vietnamese:vớ nén, ...
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