astringe (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def constrict or bind or draw together
examples Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press
Derivationally related form astringe → astringent; astringe → astringent
Incoming links
Derivationally related form astringent → astringe; astringent → astringe
Hyponym compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

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