Grasp vs. Unhold — What's the Difference?

A grasp is an act of taking, holding or seizing firmly with (or as if with) the hand. An example of a grasp is the handshake, wherein two people grasp one of each other's like hands.

(transitive) To unhand, release from one's grasp, let go of.

To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument

To remove from a "hold" or "on hold" state.

To hold with the arms; embrace.

To cease to hold; to unhand; to release.

To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

To make a motion of seizing, snatching, or clutching.

To show eager and prompt willingness or acceptance

The act of grasping.

A firm hold or grip.

An embrace.

The ability or power to seize or attain; reach

Understanding; comprehension

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

To understand.

To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Grip.

Understanding.

That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.

To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.

A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.

Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.

Forcible possession; hold.

Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.

The handle of a sword or of an oar.

Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;

The limit of capability;

A firm controlling influence;

The act of grasping;

Hold firmly

Get the meaning of something;