scrag vs compact

compact vs scrag

scrag and compact both are nouns.

scrag is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

scrag and compact both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scrag	Yes	No	Yes	No
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, compact is a hypernym of scrag; that is, compact is a word with a broader meaning than scrag:

scrag: wring the neck of
compact: squeeze or press together

Other hypernyms of scrag include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

scrag (noun)	compact (noun)
the lean end of a neck of veal	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
lean end of the neck	a small and economical car
a person who is unusually thin and scrawny	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

scrag (adjective)	compact (adjective)
	closely and firmly united or packed together
	briefly giving the gist of something
	having a short and solid form or stature

scrag (verb)	compact (verb)
strangle with an iron collar	squeeze or press together
wring the neck of	compress into a wad
	make more compact by or as if by pressing
	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Difference between scrag and compact

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