This is the 4319th most frequent Catalan word.
grapat
A small handful or quantity.
In this sentence, 'grapat' is used to refer to a small quantity of nuts that can be held in one's hand, emphasizing quantity.
Vaig agafar un grapat de nous per menjar.
I took a handful of walnuts to eat.
Here, 'grapat' is metaphorically used to describe a small amount of attendees, highlighting the small size of the group.
Un grapat de persones va assistir a la reunió.
A group of people attended the meeting.
In this usage, 'grapat' conveys an abstract quantity, expressing that patience is necessary to achieve a goal.