resserrer

French

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to retighten (knot, belt, screw, etc.)
  • (reflexive) to tighten (link, knot)
  • (reflexive) to become stricter (discipline)
  • (reflexive) to narrow (road, gap)

Etymology

Prefix from French serrer (tighten, grip, squeeze).

Origin

French

serrer

Gloss

tighten, grip, squeeze

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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