verb/nounpl: grasps (noun)
agarrar, compreender
1. (verb) to hold something firmly in your hand
She grasped the rope tightly.
Ela agarrou a corda com força.
2. (verb) to understand something
He finally grasped the concept of quantum physics.
Ele finalmente compreendeu o conceito da física quântica.
3. (noun) a firm hold or grip
He kept a tight grasp on the steering wheel.
Ele mantinha um aperto firme no volante.
4. (noun) understanding or comprehension
She has a good grasp of the language.
Ela tem um bom domínio do idioma.
NYC Slang
grab, get a handle on
Related Idioms & Phrases
within one's grasp - ao alcance de alguém
grasp at straws - agarrar-se a um fio de esperança
get a grasp on something - entender algo
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