grasp

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UK /ɡrɑ:sp/

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n.NounPerson's control over something

She has a total grasp of instrumental music and can play beautifully

v.t.Transitive VerbTo hold something in your hand very tightly

Grasp the rope and lift up the anchor

n.NounAct of holding something strongly in your hands

He put a grasp on the bat, and waited for the ball to come to him

n.NounUnderstanding of a complex idea

The doctor has a grasp on the anatomy of the heart, but he knows nothing of love

v.t.Transitive VerbTo understand or make sense of a complex idea

Can you grasp how difficult it is to become a medical doctor?

n.NounReach of a person's arms

Success is just out of my grasp

v.t.Transitive VerbTo seize (an opportunity).

She grasped the opportunity to work abroad.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo obtain or secure (something that one desires).

The dictator grasped power after the coup.

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FAL.

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The Americans let slip their stubborn grasp on .30 calibre rifles with the M16.
The Americans let slip their stubborn grasp on .30 calibre rifles with the M16.

7 Easy Yoga Asanas After Delivery

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your hand up bring the left hand up to center of the back and try to grasp the fingers.
your hand up bring the left hand up to center of the back and try to grasp the fingers.

How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

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Their website and app have helped me grasp complex concepts, and it's FREE for you to try out.
Their website and app have helped me grasp complex concepts, and it's FREE for you to try out.

Stave 2 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - The First of the Three Spirits

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at that time. The grasp, though gentle as a woman's hand,
at that time. The grasp, though gentle as a woman's hand,

ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING

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to be free of its grasp?
to be free of its grasp?

PHILOSOPHY - Heidegger

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by understanding it. We need to grasp our psychological, social and professional
by understanding it. We need to grasp our psychological, social and professional

6 Best Yoga Asanas for PCOD - Yoga Poses To Improve PCOS Hormonal Balance

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forward and try to grasp your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your knees with
forward and try to grasp your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your knees with

5 Yoga Asanas to Cure Diabetes - Simple Poses To Lower Blood Sugar Levels

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forward and try to grasp your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your knees with
forward and try to grasp your big toes with your fingers. Try to touch your knees with

6 Best Yoga Poses For Treating Depression, Stress & Anxiety – Deep Relaxation Yoga

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of the back and try to grasp the fingers. Stay in this position for up to 2 minutes.
of the back and try to grasp the fingers. Stay in this position for up to 2 minutes.

4 Effective Yoga Poses for Conceiving - Fertility Boosting Yoga Exercises

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Sit with the legs all stretched. Slowly bend forward and try to grasp your big toes with
Sit with the legs all stretched. Slowly bend forward and try to grasp your big toes with