Meaning of strictura | Babel Free
[strɪkˈtuː.ra]Definitions
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A contraction, compression, stricture. declension-1
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Pressure, suffering, torment. declension-1
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A hardened mass of wrought iron, bar of iron, ore (under a forge). declension-1
Examples
“striduntque cauernis / stricturae Chalybum et fornacibus ignis anhelat”
Chalybian ores hiss in the caverns, and from the furnace mouths puff the hot-panting fires
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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