poigne — meaning in English

English meaning

• clench verb To grip or hold fast.
• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

Senses

poigne is used for these senses in English:

• clench A tight grip.
• grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.

clench — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold fast.
2. verb To close tightly.
3. verb Dated form of clinch (“make certain, finalize”).

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.

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