uścisk

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Polish

Etymology

Deverbal from uściskać.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈu.ɕt͡ɕisk/
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  • Rhymes: -uɕt͡ɕisk
  • Syllabification: u‧ścisk

Noun

uścisk m inan

  1. grip, hold
  2. hug, embrace
  3. handshake
    Synonyms: uścisk dłoni, uścisk ręki
  4. (wrestling) lock

Declension

Further reading

  • uścisk in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • uścisk in Polish dictionaries at PWN