verb / noun
grasp
GRASP/ɡræsp/
A secure hold taken with the hand.
The hand holds the rope in a firm grasp.
Etymology
The word first meant reaching or feeling around, though its deeper origin is uncertain. Its later meaning of seizing extended to intellectual matters: understanding something became taking firm hold of it mentally.
In context
It uses its pincers to grasp the prey, then delivers a precise sting to inject venom.
More examples
- She grasps the railing as she climbs the stairs.
- He loosens his grasp on the handle.
- I grasped the jar with both hands.
Forms
grasp · grasps · grasped · grasping