compo

[ kom-poh ]

noun

, plural com·pos.

1. composition material.

compo

/ ˈkɒmpəʊ /

noun

1. a mixture of materials, such as mortar, plaster, etc
2. informal.
   compensation, esp for injury or loss of work

adjective

1. military intended to last for several days

   a compo pack

   compo rations

Word History and Origins

Origin of compo¹

By shortening; -o

Word History and Origins

Origin of compo¹

short for composition, compensation, composite

Example Sentences

He first distinguished himself in the action fought at this place, and in the actions of Ridgefield and Compo Point.

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Mr. Briggs does see about it; he sees the builder, who tells him that “a little compo” is all that is wanted.

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Beat and rub to an even smoothness and stop adding whiting at point where compo.

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Returning to the specimen with this, slightly moisten the wrapping on the bones of the feet and apply a bit of the compo.

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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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