Word Meaning

Meaning of grasp

- To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
- To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.
- To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
- A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
- Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
- Forcible possession; hold.
- Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
- The handle of a sword or of an oar.

Crossword clue for grasp

- Clasp
- Clench
- Clutch
- Clutch at understanding
- Clutch some appealing raspberries
- Comprehend
- Comprehension
- Grip
- Hold tightly
- Seize
- Seize boldly, ... the nettle
- Understand Greek snake
- Understand how to grip
- Understand only some of Mardi Gras parade
- Understands coarse file is caught in G & S’ clutches