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grasp
v. hold tight, grip; grab hold; understand, comprehend
 
n. grip, clasp, hold; understanding, knowledge, realization


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GRASP
Grasp may refer to:GRASP (multimedia authoring software), a multimedia authoring softwareGRASP (SAT solver), a SAT instance solverGRASP (Object Oriented Design)Greedy randomized adaptive search procedureGiven, Required, Analysis, Solution, and ParaphraseGreat Apes Survival ProjectGrace St. Paul's Episcopal Church or GraSP Church, an Episcopal church in Trenton, New Jersey, USAGraphical Representation and Analysis of Structural Properties, a molecular visualization and analysis programGRASP, the previous version of Jgrasp, a graphical source code editor
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Great Apes Survival Project
Established in 2001, the Great Apes Survival Project (GRASP) aims to conserve the great apes (chimpanzeesgorillas and orangutans) and their habitat — primarily forested tropical ecosystems that provide important services to humanity, through pro-poor conservation and sustainable development strategies.
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Grasp
Grasp, n the manner in which an instrument is held. grasp, finger, n a modification of the palm and thumb grasp; it is more useful with modern, [more]Grasp - Community and Resources

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grasp
Noun
1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
(synonym) appreciation, hold
(hypernym) understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
(hyponym) sense
(derivation) get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, compass, apprehend
2. the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
(synonym) compass, range, reach
(hypernym) capability, capableness, potentiality
(hyponym) sight, ken
3. a firm controlling influence; "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"
(synonym) grip
(hypernym) influence
(hyponym) tentacle
4. 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"
(synonym) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grip, hold
(hypernym) grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
(hyponym) chokehold, choke hold
(derivation) hold on
Verb
1. hold firmly
(synonym) hold on
(hypernym) hold, take hold
(hyponym) cling, hang
(derivation) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grip, hold
2. get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
(synonym) get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, compass, apprehend
(hypernym) understand
(hyponym) figure
(derivation) appreciation, hold


Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Grasp
(v. t.)
To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
  
 
(v. t.)
To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.
  
 
(v. i.)
To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
  
 
(n.)
Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
  
 
(n.)
The handle of a sword or of an oar.
  
 
(n.)
Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
  
 
(n.)
Forcible possession; hold.
  
 
(n.)
A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
  

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