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захва́т — meaning in English

zakhvat

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English meaning

  • ahold noun A grip or hold on something (usually in the phrase "get ahold of").
  • capture verb To take hold of or seize something or someone by force.
  • catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
  • claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
  • entrapment noun The act of luring someone, especially by police, into committing a crime so they can be arrested for it.
  • grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
  • grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
  • hijack verb To seize illegal control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to rob it or force it to a destination.
  • hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
  • seizure noun The act of taking something by force or by legal authority.
  • submission noun The act of giving in or yielding to someone else's authority or control.

Senses

захва́т is used for these senses in English:

  • capture The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
  • catch (countable, cricket, baseball) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
  • claw A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
  • grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
  • hijack An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.
  • hold (wrestling, self-defense) A position or grip used to control the opponent.
  • seizure The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
  • submission A submission hold in wrestling, mixed martial arts, or other combat sports.

capture — full definition

  1. verb To take hold of or seize something or someone by force.
  2. verb To record or represent something, especially so it can be seen or reviewed later.
  3. noun The act of seizing or taking control of something, or the thing seized.

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