Unscramble grasp

Definition of grasp

noun:

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices". Synonyms: appreciation, hold.
• the limit of capability; "within the compass of education". Synonyms: compass, range, reach.
• 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". Synonyms: grip.
• 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". Synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grip, hold.

verb:

• hold firmly. Synonyms: hold on.
• get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?". Synonyms: apprehend, compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grok, savvy.

Related words

chokehold, clasp, cling, digest, embrace, embracement, embracing, figure, hang, intuit, ken, sense, sight, tentacle, tumble, twig.

Words nearby

gasp, grass, rasp.

Rhymes with

asp, clasp, gasp, rasp.