This is the 15619th most frequent Russian word.
прижала
"Pressing" or "pushed against."
Here, 'прижала' means 'pressed closely to oneself' and conveys an affectionate or protective action.
Она прижала котёнка к груди.
She hugged the kitten close to her chest.
In this sentence, 'прижала' indicates an action of holding tightly or pressing against oneself out of care or need for reassurance.
Мать прижала ребёнка к себе, чтобы утешить.
The mother hugged the child to herself to comfort them.
Here, 'прижала' is used to mean 'pressed against a surface' and implies a practical action to hold something steady.