hold tightly

Frequency: 8.015.8 per million words

to hold something with a very firm grip

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Examples (20)

  • The child held tightly to her mother's hand in the crowded market.
  • She had to hold tightly onto the railing to avoid falling.
  • Hold tightly to the railing as you walk down the icy steps.
  • The child held tightly onto his mother's hand in the crowded market.
  • He held the fragile vase tightly with both hands.
  • Please hold the rope tightly as I climb.
  • You'd better hold the safety bar tightly on this roller coaster!
  • He held the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
  • She was holding the letter tightly, as if afraid it would blow away.
  • The climbers held tightly to the rock face.
  • When learning to ride a bike, you need to hold the handlebars tightly at first.
  • You need to hold the camera tightly to get a clear picture.
  • The rock climber held tightly to the small ledge, his knuckles white.
  • The injured bird held tightly to the branch.
  • During the storm, we had to hold our umbrellas tightly to stop them from turning inside out.
  • She held the bouquet tightly as she walked down the aisle.
  • The soldier held his rifle tightly as he moved through the dense jungle.
  • The baby held tightly to his teddy bear for comfort.
  • I held the frightened kitten tightly but gently to make it feel secure.
  • Make sure you hold the ladder tightly before I start climbing.