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German
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Griff
, Verständnis
, Macht
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Definition & Synonyms
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• Grasp
- (v. t.) To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.
- (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
- (n.) Forcible possession; hold.
- (n.) Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
- (n.) The handle of a sword or of an oar.
- (n.) Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
- (n.) A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
- (v. i.) To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
Synonyms:
Appreciation, Apprehend, Clasp, Clench, Clutch, Compass, Comprehend, Dig, Grip, Hold, Range, Reach, Savvy,
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• Graspless
- (a.) Without a grasp; relaxed.
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• Grasping
- (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.
- (a.) Avaricious; greedy of gain; covetous; close; miserly; as, he is a grasping man.
Synonyms:
Avaricious, Covetous, Greedy, Prehensile, Prehension, Seizing,
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