constringo

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I draw or bind together
  • I tie up
  • I hinder or inhibit
  • I compress or squeeze

Etymology

Prefix from Latin stringo (strain, draw tight) root from Proto-Indo-European *streyg- (line, stroke, shear, strip, brush, strike, rub, press, cord, stiff, rigid, rope, tight).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*streyg-

Gloss

line, stroke, shear, strip, brush, strike, rub, press, cord, stiff, rigid, rope, tight

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

線

Emoji
🎣 📏 📐

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