Seizing; embracing; catching. Avaricious; greedy of gain; covetous; close; miserly; as, he is a grasping man.
The act of one who grasps or covets.
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand. To understand. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
Clasp grip hold tight jump at the chance jump on comprehend fathom
Greedy, eager for wealth.