τρίζω

trizōVerbG5149

to gnash

From: apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to creak (squeak), i.e. (by analogy) to grate the teeth (in frenzy)

Full Lexicon Entry

[in Aq.: Sm.: * ;]
1.prop., of sounds by animals, to cry, chirp, etc.
2.Of other sounds, e.g., trans., ὀδόντας, to gnash or grind the teeth

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Mark 9:18

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