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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

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.

hand — full definition

  1. noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  2. noun The cards a player is holding in a card game, or a single round of play.
  3. noun Help or assistance, especially physical.
  4. noun A worker or laborer, especially one hired for manual work.
  5. verb To pass or give something to someone using the hand.

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