takertua — meaning in English

English meaning

• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
• cling verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
• fixate verb To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

takertua is used for these senses in English:

• clinch To clasp; to interlock.
• cling To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
• fixate (intransitive, psychology) To attach oneself to a person or thing in a pathological, neurotic, or obsessive manner. [with on]
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.

clinch — full definition

1. verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
2. verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
3. noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.

cling — full definition

1. verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
3. verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.

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