Graspless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a grasp; relaxed.

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

  2. 2
    Unable to be grasped or handled; insubstantial.

    "She stretched forth her hands, and would have grasped the form within, but it was graspless as air."

Example

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

Etymology

From grasp + -less.

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