Compressed
Compressed adjective - Pressed tightly together.
Hardened and compressed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hardened" instead the word "Compressed" as an adjective or a verb.
Hardened
Hardened adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Compressed and hardened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compressed" instead the word "Hardened" as an adjective or a verb.
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Newspaper would be dunked in water, then compressed as much as possible until hardened, then sharpened.
Source: Nerf Arm
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