presa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
- grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
- grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
- grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
- hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
- intake noun The amount of something (food, air, liquid) that a person or system takes in.
- socket noun A hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.
Senses
presa is used for these senses in English:
- catch (countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
- grab (firefighting, slang) The rescue of a person from a burning structure.
- grapple The act of grappling. (uncountable)
- grasp (sometimes, figurative) Grip.
- grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
- intake (UK, dialect) Any kind of cheat or imposition; the act of taking someone in.
- socket (electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
catch — full definition
- verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
- verb To become infected with an illness.
- verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
- noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
- noun Something captured, especially fish.
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.