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grasping Definition

grasp·ing (gras′piŋ)

adjective

  1. that grasps
  2. eager for gain; avaricious

grasping Related Forms
grasp′·ingly adverb
grasping Synonyms

grasping

modif.

niggardly, rapacious, penurious; see greedy 1. See syn. study at greedy.

grasping Synonyms

grasping

n.

hold, taking, grabbing; see catch 3.

Browse dictionary entries near grasping

  1. ‹ grasp
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  4. ‹ grapple
  5. ‹ grappa
  6. ‹ grapnel
  7. ‹ -graphy
  8. ‹ graphology
  9. ‹ grapho-
  10. ‹ graphitize
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