What does astringe mean?
Definitions for astringe
as·tringe
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word astringe.
Princeton's WordNet
astringeverb
constrict or bind or draw together
"Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth"
astringeverb
become constricted or compressed
"The cold substance astringes"
Wiktionary
astringeverb
To constrict, to compress
astringeverb
To become constricted or compressed
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To ASTRINGEverb
To press by contraction; to make the parts draw together.
Etymology: astringo, Lat.
Tears are caused by a contraction of the spirits of the brain; which contraction, by consequence, astringeth the moisture of the brain, and thereby sendeth tears into the eyes. Francis Bacon.
ChatGPT
astringe
Astringe refers to the ability of a substance to constrict, bind, or tighten body tissues, often reducing the flow of bodily secretions such as sweat, mucus, or blood. This term is commonly used in medicinal contexts, such as describing the effects of certain herbs or treatments.
Webster Dictionary
Astringeverb
to bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress
Astringeverb
to bind by moral or legal obligation
Etymology: [L. astringere; ad + stringere to draw tight. Cf. Astrict, and see Strain, v. t.]
Anagrams for astringe »
angriest
angrites
angstier
ganister
gantries
granites
inert gas
ingrates
rangiest
Tangiers
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of astringe in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of astringe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Translation
Find a translation for the astringe definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"astringe." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/astringe>.
Discuss these astringe definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In