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grasping

verb/adjective

/ˈɡræspɪŋ/

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

grasp the opportunity

holding, clutching, greedy, seizing, grabbing

releasing, generous

grasping hand, grasping nature, grasping opportunity

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.