grappa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- grappa noun A strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes.
- schnapps noun A strong distilled spirit, often flavored with fruit or herbs, typically drunk in small glasses.
Senses
grappa is used for these senses in English:
- brace A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
- grappa (uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
- schnapps (uncountable) A type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor), often with a herbal or fruit flavoring, typically drunk neat as an apéritif or digestif.
brace — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.