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    • grasp :understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
      • he has a good grasp of accounting practices

    • grasp :the limit of capability
      • within the compass of education

    • grasp :get the meaning of something
      • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

    • grasp :an intellectual hold or understanding
      • 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

    • grasp :the act of grasping
      • he released his clasp on my arm|he has a strong grip for an old man|she kept a firm hold on the railing

    • grasp :hold firmly

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