What does "empuñado" mean in English?

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Spanish

empuñado

English

gripped

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Alternative translations of "empuñado"

fistful

Examples of how to use "empuñado" in Spanish

Spanish
El ladrón llevaba un cuchillo empuñado.
English
The thief was holding a knife.
Spanish
Tenía el martillo empuñado con fuerza.
English
He was gripping the hammer tightly.
Spanish
La espada quedó empuñada por la reina.
English
The sword was wielded by the queen.
Spanish
Entró con el bastón empuñado y serio.
English
He entered with the cane in hand and a serious expression.
Spanish
Mantén la herramienta empuñada correctamente.
English
Hold the tool properly in your hand.

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El ladrón llevaba un cuchillo empuñado.

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