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eke

verb

/iːk/

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

eke out a living

stretch, prolong, conserve, manage, sustain

squander, waste, lavish

eke out a living, eke out savings, eke out existence

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or que...

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.

To describe or portray something precisely; to outline or define clearly.