Definition of grasp

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Grasp (v. t.) To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.

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Handful :: Handful (n.) As much as the hand will grasp or contain.
Grab :: Grab (n.) A sudden grasp or seizure.
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Graspable :: Graspable (a.) Capable of being grasped.
Prehensory :: Prehensory (a.) Adapted to seize or grasp; prehensile.
Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.
Prehensile :: Prehensile (n.) Adapted to seize or grasp; seizing; grasping; as, the prehensile tail of a monkey..
Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Avaricious; greedy of gain; covetous; close; miserly; as, he is a grasping man..
Clasper :: Clasper (n.) One of a pair of organs used by the male for grasping the female among many of the Crustacea.
Engrasped :: Engrasped (imp. & p. p.) of Engras.
Clinch :: Clinch (v. i.) To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
Gripple :: Gripple (n.) A grasp; a gripe.
Seizure :: Seizure (n.) The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball..
Forceps :: Forceps (n.) A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc..
Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Tantalus :: Tantalus (n.) A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them..
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