Definition of grasp

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Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

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Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held by one, so as to touch, strike, grasp, or the like; as, to reach an object with the hand, or with a spear..
Graspable :: Graspable (a.) Capable of being grasped.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) An energetic or tenacious grasp; a holding fast; strength in grasping.
Clinch :: Clinch (v. i.) To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Prehension :: Prehension (n.) The act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping, as with the hand or other member..
Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) An instrument, often a simple bar or lever with jaws or an angular orifice either at the end or between the ends, for exerting a twisting strain, as in turning bolts, nuts, screw taps, etc.; a screw key. Many wrenches have adjustable jaws for grasping nuts, etc., of different sizes..
Grasper :: Grasper (imp. & p. p.) of Gras.
Engrasped :: Engrasped (imp. & p. p.) of Engras.
Hold :: Hold (v. t.) To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
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..
Grasp :: Grasp (n.) The handle of a sword or of an oar.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Gripple :: Gripple (n.) A grasp; a gripe.
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword..
Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
Grab :: Grab (n.) A sudden grasp or seizure.
Short :: Short (superl.) Limited in intellectual power or grasp; not comprehensive; narrow; not tenacious, as memory..
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