1grasp 
/ˈgræsp, Brit ˈgrɑ:sp/ verb
grasps; grasped; grasp·ing /ˈgræsp, Brit ˈgrɑ:sp/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc.
▪ I grasped the end of the rope and pulled as hard as I could. ▪ I grasped the rope by its end. ▪ His arthritis is so bad he can barely grasp a pencil. — often used figuratively ▪ We need to grasp [=seize] this opportunity while we can. 2 : to understand (something that is complicated or difficult)
▪ They failed to grasp [=comprehend] the importance of talking to their children about the dangers of taking drugs. ▪ They don't (fully) grasp the implications of these changes.
▪ I grasped the end of the rope and pulled as hard as I could. ▪ I grasped the rope by its end. ▪ His arthritis is so bad he can barely grasp a pencil. — often used figuratively ▪ We need to grasp [=seize] this opportunity while we can.
▪ They failed to grasp [=comprehend] the importance of talking to their children about the dangers of taking drugs. ▪ They don't (fully) grasp the implications of these changes.
grasp at [phrasal verb]
grasp at (something) : to try to take or get (something) in an eager or desperate way
▪ They were ready to grasp at any possible solution. ▪ He grasped at the opportunity to speak with her.
▪ They were ready to grasp at any possible solution. ▪ He grasped at the opportunity to speak with her.
grasp at straws — see straw
grasp for [phrasal verb]
grasp for (something) : to try in a desperate or awkward way to get (something)
▪ His sudden decision to quit the race has left his supporters grasping for explanations. ▪ grasping for attention
▪ His sudden decision to quit the race has left his supporters grasping for explanations. ▪ grasping for attention
grasp the nettle — see 2nettle
— grasp·able /ˈgræspəbə, Brit ˈgrɑ:spəbəl/ adjective
▪ an easily graspable idea
/ˈgræspəbə, Brit ˈgrɑ:spəbəl/ adjective ▪ an easily graspable idea
