käsirysy — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fisticuffs noun A fight that breaks out suddenly, using just the fists, normally between 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
- noun A fight that breaks out suddenly, using just the fists, normally between two people.
- noun Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.
grapple — full definition
- verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
- noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.
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