πιάνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• catch verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

Senses

πιάνω is used for these senses in English:

• catch (transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]
• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• grasp To understand.
• grasp To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

catch — full definition

1. verb To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
2. verb To become infected with an illness.
3. verb To notice, understand, or hear something.
4. noun A hidden difficulty or drawback in an otherwise appealing deal or plan.
5. noun Something captured, especially fish.

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.

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