tarrata — meaning in English

English meaning

• clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
• grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.

Senses

tarrata is used for these senses in English:

• clasp (transitive) To take hold of; to grasp.
• grab (intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
• grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
• jump at (idiomatic) To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.

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.

grab — full definition

1. verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
2. verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
3. verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
4. noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.

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