grasp at straws |
to seek anything, no matter how flimsy, that might save one from a predicament. |
grasping |
overly eager to obtain material goods, sometimes to the point of ruthlessness; greedy. [2 definitions] |
grass |
a green plant with narrow flat leaves and jointed stems, often covering lawns and meadows. [8 definitions] |
grass carp |
a large East Asian carp that feeds on weeds and was brought to the United States to help clear plant-clogged rivers and lakes. |
grass cloth |
a coarse cloth made of plant fibers such as jute or hemp, used for table linens or as a textured wall covering. |
grass-fed |
of or pertaining to cattle that eat a diet consisting primarily of grass, or to beef produced by such cattle. |
grasshopper |
any of numerous plant-eating insects with long hind legs adapted for jumping. |
grassland |
a large tract of land mainly covered by perennial grasses and having few trees or shrubs. |
grassless |
combined form of grass. |
grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
grass roots |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) the common mass of people, esp. those in local areas as opposed to the political or cultural centers. [2 definitions] |
grass snake |
any of several common small harmless snakes, such as the garter or green snake. |
grass tree |
any of several related Australian plants having thick, woody stems and stiff, grasslike leaves, and bearing spikes of white flowers. |
grass widow |
a woman who is separated or divorced from her husband. [2 definitions] |
grass widower |
a man who is separated or divorced from his wife. [2 definitions] |
grassy |
covered with grass. [2 definitions] |
grate1 |
a framework of crossed or parallel bars that serves as a covering, guard, or the like. [4 definitions] |
grate2 |
to make a sharp rasping noise, as of scraping. [5 definitions] |
grateful |
feeling or showing appreciation for kindnesses or benefits; thankful. [2 definitions] |
gratefully |
with appreciation for another's kindness or for benefits received. |
grater |
a kitchen device with a jagged surface that allows one to reduce food substances to shreds. |