Grasp - Definition

n 1: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or
magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting
practices" [syn: appreciation, grasp, hold]
2: the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
[syn: compass, range, reach, grasp]
3: 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" [syn: grip, grasp]
4: 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" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches,
grasp, grip, hold]
v 1: hold firmly [syn: grasp, hold on]
2: get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning
of this letter?" [syn: grok, get the picture,
comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass,
apprehend]