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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.
    "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "The climber slipped, but his grasp on the ledge held firm."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "He has a good grasp of grammar, but his vocabulary is still small."
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grasp in a sentence

  • The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go.
  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.

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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: "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go." 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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