regrasp
Seize once more
To regrasp is to grasp again—taking hold of something after losing grip or releasing it.
The word applies literally to physical objects He regraped the railing after his hand slipped and figuratively to concepts or understanding: She struggled to regrasp the argument after the interruption.
Secure manual hold
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- holdMaintain in grasp
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
grab · clench · squeeze · fingers · palm · hand · tighten · handle
Seize again after loss
- reclaimTake back possession
- retakeAttempt something again
- reacquireObtain again after losing
- retrieveGet something back
repossess · regain · recollect · reassume · reconquer · recatch
To fully understand
- understandGrasp the meaning
- refocusRedirect one's attention
- reconceptualizeMentally restructure an idea
- reprocessTreat used material again
reconsider · reabsorb · relearn · re-engage · clarity · cognition · insight · apprehension
grip
Secure manual hold
seize · grab · clench · squeeze · fingers · palm · hand · tighten · handle · prehension
recapture
Seize again after loss
retrieve · repossess · regain · recollect · reassume · reconquer · recatch
comprehend
To fully understand
- understandGrasp the meaning
- refocusRedirect one's attention
- reconceptualizeMentally restructure an idea
reprocess · reconsider · reabsorb · relearn · re-engage · clarity · cognition · insight · apprehension