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English to English noun
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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something |  | Example: he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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the limit of capability | | Example: within the compass of education
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an intellectual hold or understanding | | Example: a good grip on French history
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
source: wordnet30
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the act of grasping | | Example: he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing
source: wordnet30
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A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms. | | source: webster1913
verb
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hold firmly | | source: wordnet30
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get the meaning of something | | Example: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
source: wordnet30
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To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of. | | source: webster1913
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To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive. | | source: webster1913
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