grasp

US /ɡræsp/
UK /ɡræsp/
"grasp" picture
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a firm hold or grip

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He released his grasp on the rope.
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The child had a tight grasp on her mother's hand.
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gripholdclutchclaspseize
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the ability to understand something

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He has a good grasp of the subject.
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The concept was beyond her grasp.
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understandingcomprehensionappreciationperceptionknowledge
1.

seize and hold firmly

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She tried to grasp the slippery fish.
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He quickly grasped her arm to prevent her from falling.
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gripclutchclaspseizetake hold of
2.

understand (a difficult concept or problem)

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It took him a while to fully grasp the implications of the new policy.
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She struggled to grasp the complex mathematical concept.
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understandcomprehendfathomperceiveapprehend
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grasp atgrasp the nettlegrasp at straws