Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clasp | Yes | No | Yes | No |
grasping | Yes | Yes | No | No |
clasp (noun) | grasping (noun) |
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the act of grasping | the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) |
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together | understanding with difficulty |
clasp (adjective) | grasping (adjective) |
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immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth |
clasp (verb) | grasping (verb) |
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hold firmly and tightly | |
grasp firmly | |
fasten with a buckle or buckles | |
fasten with or as if with a brooch |