hold; take hold
have or hold in one's hands or grip
"Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
Antonym:
let go of; let go; release; relinquish
Types:
grasp; hold on
cling to; hold close; hold tight; clutch
cradle
clinch
lock; interlock; interlace
trap
cradle
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