Constringe
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 To constrict; to tighten. ambitransitive
"The emulgent draw this superfluous moisture from the blood; the two ureters convey it to the bladder, which, by reason of his site in the lower belly, is apt to receive it, having two parts, neck and bottom: the bottom holds the water, the neck is constringed with a muscle, which, as a porter, keeps the water running out against our will."
- 2 become tight or as if tight wordnet
Example
More examples"The emulgent draw this superfluous moisture from the blood; the two ureters convey it to the bladder, which, by reason of his site in the lower belly, is apt to receive it, having two parts, neck and bottom: the bottom holds the water, the neck is constringed with a muscle, which, as a porter, keeps the water running out against our will."
Etymology
From Latin cōnstringere. See constrain.
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