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Definition of Astringe
1. Verb. Constrict or bind or draw together. "Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth"
Generic synonyms: Compact, Compress, Constrict, Contract, Press, Squeeze
Derivative terms: Astringent, Astringent
Derivative terms: Astringent, Astringent
2. Verb. Become constricted or compressed. "The cold substance astringes"
Definition of Astringe
1. v. t. To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress.
Definition of Astringe
1. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To constrict, to compress ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive obsolete) To become constricted or compressed ¹
3. Verb. To bind by moral or legal obligation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Astringe
1. to bind or draw together [v -TRINGED, -TRINGING, -TRINGES]