Meaning & Definition of Grasp in English

1. Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• "He has a good grasp of accounting practices"

2. The limit of capability

• "Within the compass of education"

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"

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"

1. Hold firmly

2. Get the meaning of something

• "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"