This is the 8624th most frequent Catalan word.
empunyant
Holding or wielding.
Here, 'empunyant' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'holding or gripping firmly,' often used to describe handling an object of significance.
L'home estava empunyant una espasa amb determinació.
The man was wielding a sword with determination.
In this case, 'empunyant' is metaphorical, illustrating how words are being used forcefully and effectively.
Ell parla com empunyant les paraules com si fossin armes.
He speaks as if wielding words like weapons.
Here, 'empunyant' is metaphorical again, symbolizing taking a stand or making a significant action.