What does "empuñada" mean in English?

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Spanish

empuñada

English

grasped

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Alternative translations of "empuñada"

clenched
held
gripped

Examples of how to use "empuñada" in Spanish

Spanish
Llevaba la espada empuñada.
English
He was holding the sword.
Spanish
La espada empuñada brilló en la batalla.
English
The drawn sword shone in the battle.
Spanish
La bandera empuñada ondeaba con orgullo.
English
The waved flag fluttered proudly.
Spanish
Llegó empuñada de valor y determinación.
English
He arrived armed with courage and determination.
Spanish
Tenía la taza empuñada en la mano.
English
He had the cup gripped in his hand.

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Llevaba la espada empuñada.

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