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2 plural : a pictorial image displayed on a computer screen

Synonyms

diagram, figure, illustration, plate—more at ILLUSTRATION

graphical user interface noun : a computer program designed to allow easy user interaction esp. by having graphic menus or icons

graph·ics tablet noun : a computer input device for entering pictorial information by drawing or tracing

graph·ite noun [ORIGIN: G Graphit, fr. Gk graphein to write]

: a soft black form of carbon used esp. for lead pencils and lubricants

grap·nel noun : a small anchor with usu. four claws used esp. in dragging or grappling operations

1grapple noun [ORIGIN: MF grappelle, dim. of grape hook]

: the act of grappling

Synonyms

clasp, grasp, grip, hold—more at HOLD

2grapple verb grap·pled; grap·pling 1 : to seize or hold with or as if with a hooked implement

2 : to engage in a hand-to-hand struggle : WRESTLE

3 : to attempt to deal with something — used with with

Synonyms

[1] bag, capture, catch, collar, corral, get, grab, hook, land, nab, seize, snare, trap—more at CATCH

[2] scuffle, tussle, wrestle—more at WRESTLE

usually grapple with [3] contend, cope, handle, manage, maneuver, negotiate, swing, treat—more at HANDLE

1grasp verb 1 : to make the motion of seizing

2 : to take or seize firmly

3 : to enclose and hold with the fingers or arms

4 : to lay hold of with the mind : COMPREHEND

Synonyms

[3] clasp, grip, hold, take—more at TAKE

[4] appreciate, apprehend, catch, catch on, comprehend, get, make, make out, perceive, see, seize, tumble, understand—more at COMPREHEND

2grasp noun 1 : HANDLE

2 : EMBRACE

3 : HOLD, CONTROL

4 : the reach of the arms

5 a : the act or manner of holding

b : the power of seizing and holding

6 : mental hold or comprehension esp. when broad

Synonyms

[5a] clasp, grapple, grip, hold—more at HOLD

[6] appreciation, apprehension, comprehension, grip, perception, understanding—more at COMPREHENSION

grasp·ing adjective : desiring material possessions urgently and excessively and often to the point of ruthlessness : GREEDY, AVARICIOUS

Synonyms

acquisitive, avaricious, avid, covetous, greedy, mercenary, rapacious—more at GREEDY

grass noun 1 : herbage for grazing animals

2 : any of a large family of plants (as wheat, bamboo, or sugarcane) with jointed stems and narrow leaves

3 : grass-covered land

4 : MARIJUANA

— grassy adjective

grass·hop·per noun : any of numerous leaping plant-eating insects

grass·land noun : land covered naturally or under cultivation with grasses and low-growing herbs

Synonyms

down, plain, prairie, savanna, steppe, veld—more at PLAIN

grass roots noun plural : society at the local level as distinguished from the centers of political leadership

1grate verb grat·ed; grat·ing 1 : to pulverize by rubbing against something rough

2 : to grind or rub against with a rasping noise

3 : to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in : IRRITATE

— grat·er noun

— grat·ing·ly adverb

Synonyms

[2] grind, rasp, scrape, scratch—more at SCRAPE

[3] aggravate, annoy, bother, exasperate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, put out, vex—more at IRRITATE

2grate noun 1 : GRATING

2 : a frame of iron bars for holding fuel while it burns

grate·ful adjective 1 : appreciative of benefits received : THANKFUL; also : expressing gratitude

2 : giving pleasure or contentment : PLEASING

— grate·ful·ly adverb

Synonyms

appreciative, obliged, thankful; also beholden, indebted; gratified, pleased

Antonyms

thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful

grate·ful·ness noun : the quality or state of being grateful

Synonyms

appreciation, gratitude, thanks—more at THANKS

grat·i·fi·ca·tion noun : the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified

Synonyms

contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction—more at PLEASURE

grat·i·fy verb -fied; -fy·ing 1 : to afford pleasure to

2 : to give in to

Synonyms

[1] content, delight, gladden, please, rejoice, satisfy,