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grasps

noun

Meaning

  1. (sometimes figurative) Grip.
  2. Understanding.
  3. That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
  4. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
  5. To understand.
  6. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

grip(English)clutches(English)clench(English)clutch(English)hold on(English)hold(English)reach(English)apprehend(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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