stringere — meaning in English

English meaning

• clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
• squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
• tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

Senses

stringere is used for these senses in English:

• clasp (transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.
• squeeze (transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
• tighten (transitive) To make tighter.

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.

squeeze — full definition

1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.

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