grasp

Definition

  • v. hold firmly

Word forms

Past tense
grasped
Past participle
grasped
Present participle
grasping
Third person singular
grasps

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He had a firm grasp of the concepts in the class.

  2. vt.

    She grasped the handle tightly as she climbed the stairs.

  3. vi.

    The cat grasped the toy with its claws.