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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

  1. verb To hold something and move it from one place to another.
  2. verb To have something on your person, such as a weapon, illness, or item.
  3. verb To be responsible for a large share of a team's success.
  4. verb To be pregnant with (a child).
  5. verb In arithmetic, to transfer a surplus digit to the next column when adding.

clasp — full definition

  1. noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
  2. verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.

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