graspless

graspless
\\-plə̇s\ adjective
1. : lacking the power of grasping : unable to seize and hold : relaxed as from weakness or fear

the message slipped from her graspless hand

— compare nerveless

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Graspless — Grasp less, a. Without a grasp; relaxed. [1913 Webster] From my graspless hand Drop friendship s precious pearls. Coleridge. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • graspless — grasp·less …   English syllables

  • grasp — graspable, adj. grasper, n. graspless, adj. /grasp, grahsp/, v.t. 1. to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms. 2. to seize upon; hold firmly. 3. to get hold of mentally; comprehend; understand: I don t grasp your meaning …   Universalium

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