Depressor

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpɹɛsˈɔɹ/

Depressor (noun)

  1. A tool used to push something down or press it into a lower position.
  2. A medicine that reduces the activity of the body or lowers a body function.
  3. A muscle that pulls part of the face downward.

Examples

  • The depressor presses the material into place.
  • A depressor helps apply steady pressure during work.