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grasp in Italian

grasp in Italian is presa, stretta, comprensione — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in Italian

presa
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
stretta
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
comprensione
noun
Understanding.
padronanza
noun
Understanding.
a portata di mano
noun
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
afferrare
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
agguantare
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
avvinghiare
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
avvinghiarsi
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
afferrare
verb
capire
verb
comprendere
verb

What does "grasp" mean?

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
    "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "It took a while for the students to grasp the concept."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "He kept a tight grasp on the rope."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "Her grasp of the subject impressed the examiners."
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grasp in a sentence

  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • She grasped his arm to steady herself.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
  • I finally grasped what she was trying to explain.

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What is "grasp" in Italian?

"grasp" in Italian is presa, stretta, comprensione. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?

Example: "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked." In Italian, "grasp" is presa, stretta, comprensione.

Are there other ways to say "grasp" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "grasp": presa, stretta, comprensione, padronanza, a portata di mano, afferrare.

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