v. t. | 1. | To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of. | |||
2. | To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend. | ||||
v. i. | 1. | To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
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n. | 1. | A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms. | |||
2. | Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; | ||||
3. | Forcible possession; hold. | ||||
4. | Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey. | ||||
5. | The handle of a sword or of an oar. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: appreciation, hold |
2. | grasp - the limit of capability; "within the compass of education" | |
3. | grasp - a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp" Synonyms: grip | |
4. | grasp - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" | |
Verb | 1. | grasp - hold firmly Synonyms: hold on |
2. | grasp - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |