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hand to hand

/ˈhænd tə ˈhænd/

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phrase

/ˈhænd tə ˈhænd/B2formalsport
  • ruФраза, описывающая ближний бой или физическое противостояние, когда противники находятся на расстоянии касания, часто включающее захваты или удары без оружия.

A phrase describing close combat or physical confrontation where opponents are within touching distance, often involving grappling or striking without weapons.

  1. Close combatB2formal

    Fighting at close quarters, using physical force or weapons like knives, without firearms.

    ruРукопашный бой

    • The soldiers trained in hand-to-hand combat.
    • The fight quickly turned into hand-to-hand fighting.
    • He was skilled in hand-to-hand techniques.
  2. Direct passingB1formal

    Passing something directly from one person's hand to another's, without using a container or tool.

    ruИз рук в руки

    • The money was handed from hand to hand.
    • The documents were passed hand to hand around the table.
    • They distributed the flyers hand to hand.