Grasp+firmly
81metaphysics — /met euh fiz iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) 1. the branch of philosophy that treats of first principles, includes ontology and cosmology, and is intimately connected with epistemology. 2. philosophy, esp. in its more abstruse branches. 3. the… …
82Fathers of the Church — • The word Father is used in the New Testament to mean a teacher of spiritual things, by whose means the soul of man is born again into the likeness of Christ: Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Fathers of the Church …
83Reflex — A reaction that is involuntary. The corneal reflex is the blink that occurs with irritation of the eye. The nasal reflex is a sneeze. * * * 1. An involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the… …
84Arboreal locomotion — Leopards are good climbers, and can carry their kills up their trees to keep them out of reach from scavengers and other predators. Arboreal locomotion is the locomotion of animals in trees. In every habitat in which trees are present, animals… …
85Mill, John Stuart: Logic and metaphysics — J.S.Mill Logic and metaphysics John Skorupski ENLIGHTENMENT AND ROMANTICISM IN MILL’S PHILOSOPHY Mill’s importance as one of the major figures of nineteenth century politics and culture, and the current interest in him as a moral and political… …
86clasp — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. hug, embrace, enfold; fasten, hook, buckle; clutch, hold. See coherence, endearment, connection. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. buckle, pin, hook, catch; see fastener . v. 1. [To hold tightly] Syn. grasp …
87clench — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. grip, clutch (See retention). II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. grip, grasp, double up, tense; see hold 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. grip, grasp, hold firm, clutch, clasp, hold, constrict, close.… …
88grab — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. take, snatch, seize, capture; clutch; annex. See acquisition. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. grasp, clutch, snatch; see grip 2 . • up for grabs*, Syn. offered, obtainable, for the taking; see available ,… …
89grip — [[t]grɪp[/t]] n. v. gripped, grip•ping 1) the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp 2) the power of gripping: to have a strong grip[/ex] 3) a grasp, hold, or control: in the grip of fear; Get a grip on yourself[/ex] 4) mental or …
90grip — /grɪp / (say grip) noun 1. the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp: the grip of a vice. 2. the power of gripping. 3. a grasp, hold or control: *Hugo held her hand in an iron grip –martin boyd, 1946. 4. a handle or hilt. 5. a… …
