Compactor

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpæktər/

Compactor (noun)

  1. A machine that presses rubbish or waste into smaller blocks to save space.
  2. A heavy machine used to press and flatten soil or ground before building.
  3. A device that presses powder into solid tablets or blocks for medicine or lab use.

Examples

  • The compactor crushes waste into smaller pieces.
  • Waste is crushed by the compactor in the yard.