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Graspless

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Without a grasp; relaxed..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Without a grasp; relaxed.
  2. Unable to be grasped or handled; insubstantial.

Example Sentences

From my graspless hand / Drop friendship's precious pearls.
She stretched forth her hands, and would have grasped the form within, but it was graspless as air.
And all earth's fairest toys, like graspless air To it will be.

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What does graspless mean?

Graspless means Without a grasp; relaxed..

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How do you use graspless in a sentence?

From my graspless hand / Drop friendship's precious pearls.

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