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appiglio — meaning in English

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English meaning

grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

Senses

appiglio is used for these senses in English:

grab (firefighting, slang) The rescue of a person from a burning structure.
handhold A projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.

grab — full definition

verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

afferrare benna calamita ruspa accaparramento presa attirare avvincere interessare agguantare cogliere arraffare