poignée — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
- hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
- handful noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
- handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- hilt noun The handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.
Senses
poignée is used for these senses in English:
- hand That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
- handhold A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
- handle The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- handle (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
- hilt The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
grip — full definition
- verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
- verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
- noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
hand — full definition
- noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
- noun The cards a player is holding in a card game, or a single round of play.
- noun Help or assistance, especially physical.
- noun A worker or laborer, especially one hired for manual work.
- verb To pass or give something to someone using the hand.