Look up: astringe

1. astringe
   [v] - constrict or bind or draw together 2. [v] - become constricted or compressed
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2. Astringe
   As·tringe' (ăs*trĭnj') transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Astringed (-trĭnjd'); present participle & verbal noun Astringing (-jĭng).] [ Latin astrin...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/136
   
   
3. astringe
   verb become constricted or compressed; `The cold substance astringes`
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4. astringe
   verb constrict or bind or draw together; `Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth`
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5. Astringe
   • (v. t.) To bind fast; to constrict; to contract; to cause parts to draw together; to compress. • (v. t.) To bind by moral or legal obligation.
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6. astringe
   astringe 1. Causing contraction, usually locally after topical application. 2. An agent that does this; sometimes they are used to stop bleeding.
   Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf