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обхва́тывать — meaning in English

obkhvatyvat

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English meaning

entwine verb To wind two or more things together, or wrap them around each other.
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

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.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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