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käsirysy — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fisticuffs noun An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
  • grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
  • ruckus noun A noisy disturbance or commotion.
  • scuffle noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.

Senses

käsirysy is used for these senses in English:

  • fisticuffs (plurale tantum, informal) An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
  • grapple A close hand-to-hand struggle.
  • ruckus A row, fight.
  • scuffle A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.

fisticuffs — full definition

  1. noun An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
  2. noun Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.

grapple — full definition

  1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
  2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
  3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

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