○graha (only L.), mf(ā)n. (cf. Pāṇ. 3-2, 9 Vārtt. 1 Pat.) holding a spear or lance

• taking hold of the force or meaning (of a word or sentence &c. )

• m. a spearman, lancer

• N. of Kārttikeya and Śiva

• perception or apprehension of the force or sense (of a word &c.)

Sanskrit-English Dictionary, by M. Monier William