puristaa — meaning in English
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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 grip or hold fast.
- 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 narrow, especially by application of pressure.
- 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
- noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
- noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
- verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
- verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.
clasp — full definition
- noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.