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grasping
01
having an excessive and selfish desire to gain, especially money or possessions
Examples
The grasping landlord kept raising the rent without making repairs.
His grasping nature made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Grasping
01
the act of comprehending something after some struggle
Examples
His grasping of the theory was slow but steady.
The student 's grasping of grammar improved over time.
02
a physical seizing, clutching, or holding motion
Examples
The child 's grasping of his mother's hand was tight.
The octopus 's grasping was quick and strong.
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