ripa — meaning in English

English meaning

• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
• shank noun The lower leg, between the knee and the ankle, in people or animals.

Senses

ripa is used for these senses in English:

• handle (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
• shank A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

shank — full definition

1. noun The lower leg, between the knee and the ankle, in people or animals.
2. noun The narrow shaft or stem of a tool or object, such as a key, drill bit, or fishhook.
3. verb In golf, to accidentally hit the ball with the part of the club head nearest the shaft, sending it off at a bad angle.

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