κατασπασμός

English (LSJ)

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   A = κατάσπασις, ὑγρῶν Plu.2.650c; ὑποχονδρίων Sor.2.36; pulling down, demolition of buildings, Nech. in Cat.Cod.Astr.7.136 (pl.), PRyl.125.6 (i A.D.).    2 plucking, gathering of fruit-crops, ib.97.6 (ii A.D.), etc.    3 stroking or rubbing down, cj. for -πασμός in Cael.Aur.TP1.166.    II metaph., depression of spirits, Plu.2.78a (pl.).    III lowering of the voice, Antyll. ap. Orib.6.8.5.