'V at n' - Construction 3
| Name: | the grasp at construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person attempts to take hold of something. |
| Verbs: | claw, clutch, grab, grasp, paw, pluck, snatch |
| Example: | Theda had gone paler than usual, and she grasped at the bedpost for support. (BNC) |
| Membership: | physical contact |
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