Graspings

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. The act of seizing or clutching something firmly with the hand or mind ; attempts to understand or comprehend information ; endeavors to acquire or possess something tangible or intangible
2. The action of physically holding or clutching an object ; efforts made to mentally comprehend or make sense of concepts ; attempts to obtain or secure something desired or needed
3. The process of firmly taking hold of an item with the hands ; strivings to intellectually apprehend or grasp ideas ; pursuits to gain control or possession of an entity or knowledge

Etymology: "Graspings" is simply the plural of "grasping," the noun formed from the verb "grasp" and its present participle ending. "Grasp" itself goes back to the Middle English "graspen," a verb meaning to seize or clutch with the hand, closely related to "grope" and "grip," and the plural noun names repeated acts of seizing or snatching.

Synonyms: holdings, seizures, clutches, grippings, grips

Antonyms: releases, lets go, freedoms