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grasp
I. \ˈgrasp, -aa(ə)-, -ai-, -ȧ-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English graspen — more at grab
intransitive verb
1. : to make the motion of seizing or trying to seize : clutch — usually used with at or for
< grasping for any support >
< ready to grasp at straws >
2. obsolete : embrace, grapple — used with with or about
transitive verb
1. : to clutch at : take or seize eagerly
2. : to seize and hold by clasping or embracing with or as if with the fingers or arms : take possession of
< thy hand is made to grasp a palmer's staff — Shakespeare >
< grasped this moment to say — Edward Bok >
3. : to lay hold of with the mind : comprehend, understand
< failed to grasp the importance of the undertaking >
Synonyms: see take
II. noun
(-s)
1.
a. : something intended for grasping or to be grasped (as a handle or a fluke of an anchor)
< a sturdy shaft with the grasp roughened to keep the hand from slipping >
b. : the handle of an oar
2. : an act or instance of grasping: as
a. : a hand grip
b. : embrace
3. : forcible holding : possession, hold, control
< the whole space that's in the tyrant's grasp — Shakespeare >
4.
a. : the reach of the arms
b. : the power of seizing and holding
< success was almost within his grasp >
5. : mental hold or comprehension especially when broad
< had a remarkable grasp of this complex subject >
III. verb
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