つかむ — meaning in English

English meaning

• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
• seize verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
• take verb To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.

Senses

つかむ is used for these senses in English:

• grip A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
• seize (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
• take (transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.

grip — full definition

1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.

seize — full definition

1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
4. verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

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