To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
To understand.
Understanding.
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
Grip.
To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.