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хватка — meaning in English

khvatka

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English meaning

  • grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
  • grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.

Senses

хватка is used for these senses in English:

  • grapple The act of grappling. (uncountable)
  • grit (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.

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.

grit — full definition

  1. noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
  2. noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
  3. verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.

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