catch; grab; take hold of




take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

"Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"

Type of:
  • seize; prehend; clutch

Types:
  • harpoon
  • fish
  • hook
  • net; nett
  • intercept; stop


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