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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

  1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
  3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

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