empuñar — meaning in English

English meaning

• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
• wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

empuñar is used for these senses in English:

• grip (transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
• wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

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.

wield — full definition

1. verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
2. verb To hold and exercise power or influence.

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