passare — meaning in English

English meaning

• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
• setter noun A breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game.

Senses

passare is used for these senses in English:

• grip (film or television production) A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
• pair of compasses A tool for drawing accurate circles or circular arcs, or for measuring or transferring lengths, usually consisting of two arms joined with an adjustable hinge at one end; until the middle ages both arms always had metal points at their free ends (this version is now called a divider or pair of dividers), but in recent centuries for a device called a compass or pair of compasses, one arm typically holds a ruling pen, pencil, or some other implement for making marks.
• setter (volleyball) The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

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.

setter — full definition

1. noun A breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game.
2. noun A person or thing that sets something, such as a trend, a task, or an exam.
3. noun In volleyball, the player responsible for setting up the ball for teammates to attack.

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