πύκα
πύκα, thickly, solidly
- v. πυκνός B. III.
1. dicht, stevig:
2. aandachtig:
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In reference to construction, closely, without breaks or interstices, so as to give good shelter or protection : πύλας π. στιβαρῶς ἀραρυίας (both closely fitted and strong) Il. 12.454, σάκεος π. ποιητοῖο Il. 18.608. Cf. Od. 1.333=Od. 8.458=Od. 16.415=Od. 18.209=Od. 21.64, Od. 1.436, Od. 22.455.
In reference to complete protection afforded by armour: Λυκίων (Τρώων) π. θωρηκτάων (wearing the goodly breastplate) Il. 12.317, Il. 15.689, 739.
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In reference to things coming thick and fast : πρίν γʼ ὅτε δὴ θάλαμος π. ἐβάλλετο (was struck by many a dart) Il. 9.588.
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In reference to the exercise of mental faculties, with close devotion to the subject in hand, shrewdly, astutely : νόον π. περ φρονεόντων Il. 9.554, Il. 14.217.
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In reference to attention or care, with close attention, with anxious care : π. [μιν] ἔτρεφεν Il. 5.70.
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- poet. adv., v. πυκνός B. III.