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English noun: taking hold

1. taking hold (act) the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


Synonymsgrasping, prehension, seizing


Broader (hypernym)control


Narrower (hyponym)clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold









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