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grasp

n. a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"

bag, suitcase, traveling bag

n. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"

hold, handle

n. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

traction, adhesive friction

n. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, hold

n. the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

grapple

v. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

grasp, hold on

v. hold firmly

hold firmly, hold fast

v. hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"

spellbind, transfix, fascinate

v. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

briefcase

n. a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books

carryall, holdall, tote, tote bag

n. a capacious bag or basket

kit

n. a case for containing a set of articles

backpack, knapsack, rucksack, haversack

n. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

pack

n. a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)

brace, bitstock

n. a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring

satchel

n. luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

clamp

n. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

vise, bench vise

n. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

switch

n. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

stand, base, pedestal

n. a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"

rack, stand

n. a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

lock

n. any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured

jaw, jaws

n. holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

vise, bench vise

n. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

fist, clenched fist

n. a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

shake, handshake, handshaking, hand-shaking procedure

n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

bag, cup of tea

n. an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"

grasp, grip, hold on

v. hold firmly

clutch, seize, prehend

v. take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"

cuddle, nestle, snuggle, nuzzle, draw close

v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

catch, grab, take hold of

v. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"

pass, overtake, travel past

v. travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks"

grapple, grip

v. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

clinch, clench

v. hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"

support, hold, sustain, hold up

v. be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"

stand, stand up, place upright

v. put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

entrance, capture, charm, trance, bewitch, enchant, enamour, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, fascinate

v. attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"

transport, delight, enchant, enrapture, enthrall, ravish, enthral

v. hold spellbound

release, let go, let go of

v. release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"

mistake, confuse, misconstrue, confound, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, take amiss

v. interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"

bore, tire

v. cause to be bored

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