grasp hold
Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words
to take a firm hold of something
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Examples (10)
- He had to grasp hold of the banister to steady himself.
- She quickly grasped hold of her child's hand in the crowded market.
- The rock climber will grasp hold of any crevice she can find.
- As the train lurched, I grasped hold of the overhead bar.
- In the darkness, he fumbled around until he could grasp hold of the doorknob.
- The baby grasped hold of my finger with surprising strength.
- "Quick, grasp hold of the rope!" yelled the rescuer.
- To open the stubborn jar, you need to grasp hold of the lid firmly.
- He lost his balance and desperately grasped hold of a nearby tree branch.
- During the storm, the sailor grasped hold of the ship's wheel.