Grasp — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

the ability to direct the course of something

"The team got out to a big lead and rightly assumed that victory was within their grasp."

the act or manner of holding

"during the roller coaster ride, my date clutched my arm with a deathlike grasp"

the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something

"I think I finally have a grasp of Spanish grammar"

to have a practical understanding of

"he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late"

to put one's arms around and press tightly

"the departing soldier grasped his children a little closer than usual"

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

"the attendant grasped my arm and steered me towards the door"

to have a clear idea of

"the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her"