Grasping and Nail

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Grasping noun - The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

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Nail and grasping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nail" instead a noun "Grasping".

Nearby Words: grasp, grasped, grasper

Nail noun - A thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener.

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Grasping and nail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grasping" instead a noun "Nail".

Nearby Words: nailed, nailer, nailing

The Saint alternates helping Teal solve the good Inspector's toughest cases (other than those that Simon committed himself, that is), and leaving Teal grasping at thin air when he attempts to nail Simon for the Saint's crimes.

Source: Literature / The Saint
In one instance, he fights the Fantastic Four tooth and nail trying to get to Mjolnir and claim it, eventually beating them, grasping the handle and, predictably, being unable to budge it.

Source: Know When to Fold 'Em

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