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grasp at

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grasp at someone or something

to try to seize someone or something. He grasped at the bar and held on tight. The beggar grasped at the pedestrian and lost his grip.

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grasp at

v.

To have a hold on something or take hold of something with the hands: Afraid of the steep drop-off, I grasped at the railing.

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