τανύω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Indo-European *tn̥néwti (to stretch), from *ten-.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

τᾰνύω (tanúō) (Epic)

  1. to stretch, strain, extend
  2. (in passive) to be stretched or extended, be tight

Usage notes[edit]

The present tense is sometimes used with future meaning.

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