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noun
The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).
synonyms: grasping, prehension, seizing.
is a specific kind of: control.
is a broader term that covers: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold.
derivation: clutch, prehend, seize | grasp, hold on | avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile.
Dutch: bindsel
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