Grasp

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Grasp

Grasp : ஆற்றல் புரிந்து கொள்ளுதல்

Grasp : ஆற்றல் புரிந்து கொள்ளுதல்,கிரகித்தல்

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.