Definition of grasp

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of grasp is as below...

Grasp (n.) Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.

Lern More About Grasp

Take :: Take (v. t.) In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands, or otherwise; to grasp; to get into one's hold or possession; to procure; to seize and carry away; to convey..
Outsider :: Outsider (n.) A locksmith's pinchers for grasping the point of a key in the keyhole, to open a door from the outside when the key is inside..
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax..
Curmudgeon :: Curmudgeon (n.) An avaricious, grasping fellow; a miser; a niggard; a churl..
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Graspless :: Graspless (a.) Without a grasp; relaxed.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) An energetic or tenacious grasp; a holding fast; strength in grasping.
Miser :: Miser (n.) A covetous, grasping, mean person; esp., one having wealth, who lives miserably for the sake of saving and increasing his hoard..
Catch :: Catch (n.) Act of seizing; a grasp.
Hold :: Hold (n.) Something that may be grasped; means of support.
Girdle :: Girdle (n.) The line ofgreatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting. See Illust. of Brilliant..
Impalm :: Impalm (v. t.) To grasp with or hold in the hand.
Handygripe :: Handygripe (n.) Seizure by, or grasp of, the hand; also, close quarters in fighting..
Engrasped :: Engrasped (imp. & p. p.) of Engras.
Lug :: Lug (n.) That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an ear; as, the lugs of a kettle; the lugs of a founder's flask; the lug (handle) of a jug..
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..
Graspable :: Graspable (a.) Capable of being grasped.
Prehensory :: Prehensory (a.) Adapted to seize or grasp; prehensile.
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..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us