Definition of grasp

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Grasp (n.) A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms..

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Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax..
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..
Grasp :: Grasp (n.) The handle of a sword or of an oar.
Rapacious :: Rapacious (a.) Avaricious; grasping; extortionate; also, greedy; ravenous; voracious; as, rapacious usurers; a rapacious appetite..
Handfast :: Handfast (n.) Hold; grasp; custody; power of confining or keeping.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) To give a grip to; to grasp; to 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..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) An energetic or tenacious grasp; a holding fast; strength in grasping.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp..
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..
Griff :: Griff (n.) Grasp; reach.
Seize :: Seize (v. t.) To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
Clubbed :: Clubbed (a.) Shaped like a club; grasped like, or used as, a club..
Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) That by which anything is grasped; a handle or gripe; as, the grip of a sword..
Clinch :: Clinch (v. i.) To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary..
Prehensory :: Prehensory (a.) Adapted to seize or grasp; prehensile.
Gripe :: Gripe (n.) That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword..
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