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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