stretta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
- strait noun A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
- stranglehold noun A grip or level of control so tight that it chokes off any freedom of movement or action.
Senses
stretta is used for these senses in English:
- grapple The act of grappling. (uncountable)
- grasp (sometimes, figurative) Grip.
- strait (often, in the plural) A difficult position.
- stranglehold A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
grapple — full definition
- verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
- noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.
grasp — full definition
- verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
- verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
- noun A firm hold or grip.
- noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
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