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compo
[ kom-poh ]
noun
- composition material.
compo
/ ˈkɒmpəʊ /
noun
- a mixture of materials, such as mortar, plaster, etc
- informal.compensation, esp for injury or loss of work
adjective
- military intended to last for several days
a compo pack
compo rations
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compo1
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Example Sentences
He first distinguished himself in the action fought at this place, and in the actions of Ridgefield and Compo Point.
Mr. Briggs does see about it; he sees the builder, who tells him that “a little compo” is all that is wanted.
Beat and rub to an even smoothness and stop adding whiting at point where compo.
Returning to the specimen with this, slightly moisten the wrapping on the bones of the feet and apply a bit of the compo.
Now, when the body is sewn up cover the specimen with paper and a damp cloth to prevent drying while a small batch of compo.
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