σφίγγω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

According to Beekes, perhaps of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

σφῐ́γγω (sphíngō)

  1. to bind tight, tie fast
    Antonym: χᾰλᾰ́ω (khaláō)
  2. to bind or hold together
  3. to tie up in a bundle
  4. to tighten up
  5. to press together

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek σφῐ́γγω (sphíngō).

Verb[edit]

σφίγγω (sfíngo) (past έσφιξα, passive σφίγγομαι, p‑past σφίχτηκα, ppp σφιγμένος)

  1. to squeeze, tighten
  2. to tie (e.g. shoelaces)
  3. to thicken (e.g. a sauce)
  4. (figurative) to behave in a constrained, cautious manner

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