The meaning of Grasp

ɡrɑːsp

Grasp – definition

verb
Seize and hold firmly.
Usage examples:
She grasped the bottle
Synonims:
Grip Clutch Clasp Hold Clench Lay hold of Catch Seize Grab Snatch Latch on to Catch at Grapple Get one's hands on

noun
A firm hold or grip.
Usage examples:
The child slipped from her grasp
Synonims:
Grip Hold Clutch Clasp Clench

verb
Hold firmly

verb
To take something quickly, in your hand, and hold it firmly
Usage examples:
[ t ] i grasped his arm to keep from falling., it was hard to grasp what the professor was getting …

Grasp translation into English

Grasp: translate from English into Chinese

抓牢, 把握, 掌握, 握, 了解, 领会, 捉, 把, 持, 秉, 操, 意识, 掺, 执, 掫, 捽

Grasp: translate from English into Dutch

Grijpen, Greep, Begrijpen, Bereik, Beheersing, Macht, Bevattingsvermogen, Houvast, Bemachtigen, Vasthouden, Vastgrijpen, Aangrijpen, Omvatten, Omklemmen

Grasp: translate from English into French

Saisir, Compréhension, Comprendre, Prise, Étreinte, Poigne, Empoigner, Tirer, Étreindre, Enserrer

Grasp: translate from English into German

Fassen, Griff, Erfassen, Verständnis, Begreifen, Greifen, Ergreifen, Packen, Umfassen, Auffassungsgabe, Macht, Überblicken, Überschauen

Grasp: translate from English into Hindi

पकड़, समझ, मुट्ठी, बोध, पकड़ना, थामना, समझाना, समझ लेना, कसकर पकड़ना, छीनना, बुद्धि

Grasp: translate from English into Italian

Presa, Afferrare, Comprensione, Stretta, Comprendere, Padronanza, Impugnare, Stringere, Impugnatura, Controllo

Grasp: translate from English into Korean

파악, 이해력, 잡다, 단단히 불잡기, 손이 닿는 거리, 노의 손잡이, 납득하다, 붙잡으려고 하다, 거머쥐다

Grasp: translate from English into Russian

Понять, Понимание, Схватывание, Хватка, Осознать, Схватывать, Усвоить, Власть, Контроль, Хвататься, Захватывать, Постигать, Сообразить, Сжатие, Зажимать, Охватывать, Осмыслять, Крепкое сжатие, Рукоятка, Шейка приклада

Grasp: translate from English into Spanish

Sujetar, Agarrar, Comprensión, Comprender, Alcance, Asimiento, Entender, Agarro, Garras, Asir, Entendimiento, Control, Apretón, Coger, Enfoque, Aferrar, Apretar, Empuñar, Estrechar, Capacidad intelectual, Apoderarse de, Oprimir

Word origin

late Middle English: perhaps related to grope.

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Grasp – similar words

grasped

ɡrɑːsp

verb
Seize and hold firmly.
Usage examples:
She grasped the bottle

noun
A firm hold or grip.
Usage examples:
The child slipped from her grasp

verb
Past simple and past participle of grasp
Usage examples:
Rosie suddenly grasped my hand., we must grasp every opportunity to strengthen economic ties with o…

All meanings and translations of Grasped

Grasp synonims

catch

verb
Intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).
Usage examples:
She threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

noun
An act of catching something, typically a ball.
Usage examples:
I saw myself fumbling easy catches and looking clumsy.

verb
Take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of

All meanings and translations of Catch

clench

klentʃ

verb
(with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger.
Usage examples:
She clenched her fists, struggling for control

noun
A contraction or tightening of part of the body.
Usage examples:
She saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists

verb
To hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination
Usage examples:
He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.

All meanings and translations of Clench

clutch

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone

noun
A tight grasp.
Usage examples:
She made a clutch at his body

adjective
(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.
Usage examples:
They both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

All meanings and translations of Clutch

grab

verb
Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
Usage examples:
She grabbed him by the shirt collar

noun
A quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.
Usage examples:
He made a grab at the pistol

verb
Take or seize suddenly

All meanings and translations of Grab

grapple

ˈɡræp.əl

verb
Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
Usage examples:
Passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack

noun
An act of grappling.
Usage examples:
Over 40 separate maneuvers are available to the hulk via his combat system, which consists of a num…

verb
Work hard to come to terms with or deal with something

All meanings and translations of Grapple

grip

ɡrɪp

verb
Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
Usage examples:
His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

noun
A firm hold; a tight grasp.
Usage examples:
His arm was held in a vice-like grip

verb
Hold fast or firmly

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hold

verb
Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
Usage examples:
She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun
An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.
Usage examples:
He caught hold of her arm

noun
A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.
Usage examples:
Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

All meanings and translations of Hold

latch on to

lætʃ

phrasal verb
Take up an idea or trend enthusiastically.
Usage examples:
The newspapers latched on to the idea of healthy eating

phrasal verb
Understand the meaning of something.
Usage examples:
She'll soon latch on to what is happening

phrasal verb
Attach oneself to someone as a constant and usually unwelcome companion.
Usage examples:
He spent the whole evening trying to latch on to my friends

All meanings and translations of Latch on to

seize

siːz

verb
Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Usage examples:
She jumped up and seized his arm

verb
Take hold of; grab

verb
To take something quickly and hold it
Usage examples:
He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd., fig. while she was distracted, i seized the oppor…

All meanings and translations of Seize

snatch

snætʃ

verb
Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
Usage examples:
She snatched a biscuit from the plate

noun
An act of snatching or quickly seizing something.
Usage examples:
A quick snatch of breath

verb
Grasp hastily or eagerly

All meanings and translations of Snatch

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