τανύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

 

Verb

τᾰνύω • (tănúō) (Epic)

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

Usage notes

  • The present tense is sometimes used with a future meaning.

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