- Grasper
- Grasp Grasp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grasper}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Qraspine}.] [OE. graspen; prob. akin to LG. grupsen, or to
E. grope. Cf. {Grab}, {Grope}.]
1. To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the
fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
[1913 Webster]
Thy hand is made to grasp a palmer's staff. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.