प्रग्रह

Monier-Williams · pragraha
pra-graha m. (ifc. f. ā) holding in front, stretching forth MBh ‖ seizing, clutching, taking hold of (haṃ gataḥ, seized, taken) ib. Hariv ‖ a partic. manner of fighting MBh. (= śatror uttānapā-tanârtham pādâkarṣaṇam, or = gala-hastakaḥ Nīlak.) ‖ the seizure of the sun or moon, beginning of an eclipse (cf. graha) Sūryas ‖ friendly reception, kindness, favour MBh. Hariv ‖ obstinacy, stubbornness (haṃgataḥ, obstinate, stubborn) MBh ‖ a rein, bridle KaṭhUp. MBh. &c ‖ a ray of light (like all words meaning 'rein' or 'bridle') L ‖ a rope, halter, cord, string, thong MBh ‖ the cord or s