tight hold

Frequency: 7.814.2 per million words

a very firm physical grip or control

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Examples (10)

  • He still had me in a tight hold.
  • The wrestler maintained a tight hold on his opponent throughout the match.
  • She kept a tight hold on the railing as the ship pitched in the storm.
  • Make sure you have a tight hold on the child's hand near the busy road.
  • The baby's tiny fingers formed a surprisingly tight hold on my thumb.
  • He loosened his tight hold on the steering wheel once they were safe.
  • The government exerted a tight hold on information control.
  • The corporation held a tight hold on the regional market.
  • She tried to break free from his tight hold.
  • Despite challenges, the family kept a tight hold on their traditions.