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.