a strong hold of somebody/something or control over somebody/something synonym grip. I grabbed him, but he slipped from my grasp. She felt a firm grasp on ...

grasp somebody/something to take a strong hold of somebody/something synonym grip. He grasped my hand and shook it warmly. Kay grasped him by the wrist.

1grasp somebody/something to take a firm hold of someone or something synonym grip He grasped my hand and shook it warmly. Kay grasped him by the wrist.

1a firm hold of someone or something or control over someone or something synonym grip I grabbed him, but he slipped from my grasp. · 2a person's understanding ...

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun grasp, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

grasp at · 1to try to take hold of something in your hands She grasped at his coat as he rushed past her. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together ...

always trying to get money, possessions, power, etc. for yourself synonym greedy a grasping landlord

grasp at · ​to try to take hold of something in your hands. She grasped at his coat as he rushed past her. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the ...

grasping adjective /ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/ /ˈɡræspɪŋ/ (disapproving) always trying to get money, possessions, power, etc. for yourself synonym greedy

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun grasp-hold. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.