grasp

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for grasp

grasp 🔊 /gɹæˈsp/

grasp : අත්වැල

grasp : අවබෝධය

grasp : බදනවා

grasp : ග්‍රහනය කරනවා

grasp : වටහා ගන්නවා

grasp : ග්‍රහණය

grasp : අල්ලා ගැනීම

grasp : බඳනවා

grasp definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
  2. To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.

Intransitive verb. To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.

Noun.

  1. A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
  2. Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
  3. Forcible possession; hold.
  4. Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
  5. The handle of a sword or of an oar.