packen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- pack noun A bundle of things wrapped or tied together for carrying, or a bag carried on the back.
- package noun A parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery.
- packaging noun The materials used to wrap or box a product.
- seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
Senses
packen is used for these senses in English:
- clutch To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
- grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
- pack (physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.
- pack (transitive) To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack
- packaging The act of packing something.
- seize (transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- seize (transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
clutch — full definition
- verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
- noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
- adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
grapple — full definition
- verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
- noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.
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