Details of word GRASP

Definition of grasp

v. t. - To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
v. t. - To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.
v. i. - To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
n. - A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
n. - Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
n. - Forcible possession; hold.
n. - Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
n. - The handle of a sword or of an oar.

Word "grasp" contains 5 letters : A G P R S

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