A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.

(Arthurian legend) An artifact in Arthurian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion.

(figuratively) Anything that is highly sought-after but attained only through difficult endeavor.

(transitive) To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch. / (intransitive) To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something). / To restrain someone; to arrest.

(countable) A sudden snatch at something. / (countable) An acquisition by violent or unjust means. / (countable) A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.

A two- or three-masted vessel used on the Malabar coast.

(music) A musical grammar which arises spontaneously in a musical culture (as opposed to an artificial grammar).

(music) consciously employed musical grammar.

The father of a grandparent.

(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities. / (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.