κατασπασμός

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. TP 1.166.

II. metaph., depression of spirits, Plu. 2.78a (pl.).

III. lowering of the voice, Antyll. ap. Orib. 6.8.5.