: to hold something tightly.

Before he could run away, she him by the collar.

: (LITERARY): to hold someone or something tightly with your arms.

: to take and hold something or someone very tightly.

: to press something firmly, especially with your hands; to press (another's hand or arm) within one's hand as a friendly or sympathetic gesture.

: to hold someone or something firmly, for example because you are afraid or in pain, or do not want to lose them.

: to hold onto someone or something tightly with your hands or arms, for example because you are afraid; to stay very close to someone, usually because you want them to protect you; to try very hard to keep something; to keep believing that something is right or real, even though other people do not.

Members of the sect have a faith that has been outlawed since the 17th century.

He still his mother even at the age of ten.

: to surround or enclose someone or something.

: to pull or take something away quickly; to make a sudden move to seize (something), as with the hand.

: to pick up something quickly, like flowers, feathers or hairs.