the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
The act of one who grasps or covets.
present participle and gerund of grasp
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
"they are avaricious and will do anything for money"
"casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"
"a grasping old miser"
"grasping commercialism"
"greedy for money and power"
"grew richer and greedier"
"prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees"
Greedy, eager for wealth.