greep — meaning in English
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English meaning
- carry verb To hold something and move it from one place to another.
- clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
- haft noun The handle of a tool or weapon.
- hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
Senses
greep is used for these senses in English:
- carry A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
- clasp (countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
- grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
- haft The handle of a tool or weapon.
- hand (firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
carry — full definition
- verb To hold something and move it from one place to another.
- verb To have something on your person, such as a weapon, illness, or item.
- verb To be responsible for a large share of a team's success.
- verb To be pregnant with (a child).
- verb In arithmetic, to transfer a surplus digit to the next column when adding.
clasp — full definition
- noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
- verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.
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