No. 5,724 in Catalan
ferragut
"Ferragut" in Catalan refers to a mythical giant or strong warrior.
In a sentence
El cavall ferragut galopava ràpidament pels camps.
The iron horse galloped quickly through the fields.
Here, 'ferragut' is used metaphorically to describe strength, like iron, associated with the horse.
Va fer un gest ferragut durant el discurs.
He made a determined gesture during the speech.
'Ferragut' is utilized to imply resoluteness or firmness metaphorically linked to a quality of iron.
La porta, ferragut i pesada, s'obria amb dificultat.
The door, sturdy and heavy, opened with difficulty.
In this instance, 'ferragut' literally describes an object made of iron or possessing iron-like qualities.
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