обхва́тывать — meaning in English

English meaning

• entwine verb To twist or twine around something (or one another).
• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.

Senses

обхва́тывать is used for these senses in English:

• entwine To twist or twine around something (or one another).
• grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.

grapple — full definition

1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

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