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   Grasp·ing

   /ˈɡraspiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. greedy; avaricious: "grasping, power-hungry individuals"

   Derivatives

   • 1. graspingly adverb
   • 2. graspingness noun

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   The meaning of GRASPING is used, designed, or adapted to grasp. How to use grasping in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grasping.

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   GRASPING definition: 1. (of people) always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money: 2. (of people…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GRASP is to make the motion of seizing : clutch. How to use grasp in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Grasp.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRASP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRASP definition: 1. to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly: 2. If you grasp an opportunity…. Learn more.

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   Grasping definition: greedy; avaricious. See examples of GRASPING used in a sentence.

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   noun. the act of grasping or gripping, as with the hands or arms: to make a grasp at something. a hold or grip: to have a firm grasp of a rope. one's arms or hands, in embracing or gripping: He took her in his grasp. one's power of seizing and holding; reach: to have a thing within one's grasp.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › graspingGrasping - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) synonyms: prehension, seizing, taking hold. see more. a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind.