What does "empuñar" mean in English?

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Spanish

empuñar

English

to grasp

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Alternative translations of "empuñar"

to grasp
to wield
to grip
to clutch
to handle

Examples of how to use "empuñar" in Spanish

Spanish
Empuñó la espada con fuerza.
English
He grasped the sword tightly.
Spanish
Yo empuño la espada
English
I wield the sword.
Spanish
Ella empuñó el cuchillo ayer
English
She wielded the knife yesterday.
Spanish
Cuando era niño empuñaba palos
English
When I was a child, I used to wield sticks.
Spanish
Él empuñará la bandera mañana
English
He will wave the flag tomorrow.

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Empuñó la espada con fuerza.

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