Search Result:grasp
KK Pronunciation
〔 græsp 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ɡrɑːsp 〕
Overview of noun grasp
The noun grasp has 4 senses
- appreciation, grasp, hold -- (understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices")
- compass, range, reach, grasp -- (the limit of capability; "within the compass of education")
- grip, grasp -- (an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp")
- clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold -- (the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing")
Overview of verb grasp
The verb grasp has 2 senses
- grasp, hold on -- (hold firmly)
- grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend -- (get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?")