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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrasp
/ɡræsp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Seize and hold firmly.
"He grasped her hand."
- 1
A firm hold or grip.
"Escape from the enemy's grasp."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'graspen', likely an alteration of Old English 'grāpian' (to grope or feel for) combined with influences from 'clasp'. Over time, the term evolved physically from the action of clutching with the hand to abstractly signify mental comprehension and control.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grasp" is said worldwide
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agarrar
Transliteration: agarrar
"Él agarró mi mano."
agarrar
Transliteration: agarrar
"Ele agarrou a minha mão."
saisir
Transliteration: saisir
"Il a saisi ma main."
greifen
Transliteration: greifen
"Er ergriff meine Hand."
afferrare
Transliteration: afferrare
"Ha afferrato la mia mano."
पकड़
Transliteration: pakad
Script: पकड़ना
"उसने मेरा हाथ पकड़ा।"
抓紧
Transliteration: zhuājǐn
"他紧紧抓住了我的手。"
붙잡다
Transliteration: butjapda
"그는 내 손을 붙잡았다."
掴む
Transliteration: tsukamu
"彼は私の手を掴んだ。"
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