holding incorrectly
[ˈhoʊldɪŋ ɪnˈkɔrəktli]
verb phrase
segurando incorretamente
1. grasping or gripping something in an improper or wrong manner
The student was holding the pencil incorrectly, making it difficult to write neatly.
O estudante estava segurando o lápis incorretamente, dificultando a escrita.
2. maintaining or supporting something in a faulty or unsuitable way
He was holding the camera incorrectly, which resulted in blurry photos.
Ele estava segurando a câmera de forma incorreta, o que resultou em fotos borradas.
3. possessing or retaining something against proper procedure or rules
The referee called a foul for holding incorrectly during the rugby match.
O árbitro marcou uma falta por seguro incorreto durante a partida de rugby.
This phrase is commonly used in educational and sports contexts in both Brazil and the USA when instructing proper technique. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'segurando errado' is a very common colloquial alternative used in casual instruction, particularly in physical education and martial arts training.
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