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Term: appressed

1. Part of speech: adjective

Senses:

1. Definition: pressed closely or flat against something

Usages:

1. When threatened, the porcupine rolls itself into a ball with its appressed quills.
2. She brushed the appressed hair away from her face and pinned it back with a clip.

Part of speech: verb

Senses:

1. Definition: to press closely or tightly against something

Usages:

1. The cat appressed itself against the wall, trying to blend in with its surroundings.
2. He appressed his hands together in prayer, hoping for a favorable outcome.

Part of speech: adverb

Senses:

1. Definition: pressed closely or flat against something

Usages:

1. The leaves of the plant were appressed against the stem, providing protection.
2. The caterpillar moved appressed along the tree trunk, almost invisible to the birds.

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