Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Seizing and Holding

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands

to take hold of an object or surface rapidly or abruptly

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion

to take and tightly hold something

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

to grip or hold tightly with one's hand

to seize hold of someone forcefully or aggressively

to tightly hold on to someone or something

to have in your hands or arms

to firmly grasp or support something with one's hands

to firmly hold something

to grip or hold tightly