Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Grasping.
Grasping - as a noun
Understanding with difficulty
Example: "The lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings"
The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prehension15seizing17taking holdHypernyms (Closely Related)
control9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grasping - as an adjective satellite
Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Example: "They are avaricious and will do anything for money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avaricious15covetous13grabby14greedy11prehensile15Grasping - as a verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
To understand.
Example: "I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
Grasping - as an adjective
Greedy, eager for wealth.
Example Sentences
"Her grasping behavior towards others made her unpopular."
"He had a grasping nature and always wanted more than he already had."
"The grasping hands of the beggar reached out for spare change."
"The grasping vines slowly covered the entire wall."
"Their grasping ambition led them to step on others to get ahead."
Word Game Points
Is GRASPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grasping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRASPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GRASPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grasping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRASPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GRASPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grasping is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRASPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
