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рукоя́тка — meaning in English

rukoyatka

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English meaning

  • butt noun A person's buttocks.
  • grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
  • haft noun The handle of a tool or weapon.
  • handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
  • hilt noun The handle of a sword or knife, including the grip and guard.
  • shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

Senses

рукоя́тка is used for these senses in English:

  • butt The end of a firearm opposite to that from which a bullet is fired.
  • haft The handle of a tool or weapon.
  • handle The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
  • hilt The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
  • shaft (lacrosse) The long narrow body of a lacrosse stick.
  • snath The shaft of a scythe.

butt — full definition

  1. noun A person's buttocks.
  2. noun The thicker or blunt end of something, such as a weapon or tool.
  3. noun The remaining short piece of something after most of it is used, especially a cigarette.
  4. noun The target of ridicule or jokes.
  5. verb To hit or push against something with the head.

grip — full definition

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.

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