painin

Finnish

p
Definitions
  • (rare) A press (device used to apply pressure to an item).
  • A tool used to press an image on a surface, e.g. leather or paper.
  • (rare) A generic term for a device that is designed to deliver an action when pressed, such as a push-button or door handle.

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish painaa (press, weigh, print, push).

Origin

Finnish

painaa

Gloss

press, weigh, print, push

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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