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αδράχνω — meaning in English

adrachno

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English meaning

  • clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
  • grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

Senses

αδράχνω is used for these senses in English:

  • clutch To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
  • grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

clutch — full definition

  1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
  2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
  3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
  4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

grasp — full definition

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
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