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clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. [1/4 definitions] |
clutch1 |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. [2/4 definitions] |
comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
forceps |
a tool, shaped like a pair of tongs or tweezers, used to grasp and pull. Dentists and medical doctors use forceps. |
grasp |
When you grasp something, you take hold of it with your hand. [2 definitions] |
grip |
a firm grasp. [2/6 definitions] |
hold1 |
the act of taking or carrying with the hand; grasp; grip. [2/13 definitions] |
shake |
to take or grasp in greeting. [1/10 definitions] |
slippery |
difficult to grasp because of a slick surface. [1/3 definitions] |
strap |
such an object tied in a loop and used to hold, grasp, pull, or lift. [1/3 definitions] |
take |
to cause to be in one's hands; grasp. [1/25 definitions] |
thumb |
the short, thick first finger on humans and other primates. The thumb makes it easy for the hand to pick up things and grasp them. [1/3 definitions] |
tongs |
(usually used with a plural verb) a tool used to grasp small objects. Tongs have two arms that are held together by a hinge and are usually made of metal. |
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