grasping
12 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #20,576
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
understanding with difficulty
adjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɡɹˈæspɪŋ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural graspings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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