αρπάζω — meaning in English

English meaning

• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• snatch verb To grab something suddenly and quickly.

Senses

αρπάζω is used for these senses in English:

• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• grasp To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
• rip off (transitive, slang) To cheat or swindle, especially by charging an excessively high or unfair price.

grasp — full definition

1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
3. noun A firm hold or grip.
4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.

snatch — full definition

1. verb To grab something suddenly and quickly.
2. verb To seize or win something, often at the last possible moment.
3. noun A weightlifting move in which the bar is lifted from the floor to overhead in one continuous motion.
4. noun A short, brief bit of something, such as conversation or music.

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