- grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
--1 is a kind of control
--1 has particulars:clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
- take hold, take charge, take control - assume control
--1 is one way to head, lead
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP
- hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
=> Somebody ----s
=> Something is ----ing PP
=> Somebody ----s PP