grasp
Nouns
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(n) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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(n) the limit of capability
- within the compass of education
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(n) 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
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(n) 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
Verbs
- (v) hold firmly hold on,
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(v) get the meaning of something
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?