puristaa — meaning in English

English meaning

• clamp noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
• clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
• clench verb To hold something very tightly.
• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
• compress verb To squeeze or press something into a smaller space.
• constrict verb To become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
• double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
• express verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• mash noun A soft, pulpy mixture made by crushing or beating something, especially mashed potatoes.
• nip verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
• press verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
• squash noun A racquet sport played in a walled court with a small rubber ball.
• squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
• squish verb To squeeze or crush something soft, often making a soft sound.
• wad noun A thick, compact lump or bundle of something soft.
• wring verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.

Senses

puristaa is used for these senses in English:

• clasp (transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.
• clinch To hold firmly; to clench
• compress (transitive) To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
• constrict (ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
• double To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
• express (transitive) To press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).
• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• mash (transitive, informal, gaming) To press (a button) rapidly and repeatedly.

clamp — full definition

1. noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
2. noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
3. verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
4. verb To immobilize a vehicle using a wheel clamp.

clasp — full definition

1. noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
2. verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.

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