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astringe - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'astringe' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Astringe [ v. t.]
- To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress.
- To bind by moral or legal obligation.

Meaning of 'astringe' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . astringe [ v]
Meaning (1):
- constrict or bind or draw together
Example in sentence:
  • Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth
Meaning (2):
- become constricted or compressed
Example in sentence:
  • The cold substance astringes