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has gloss	(verb) have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him" take hold, hold
lexicalization	eng: hold
lexicalization	eng: take hold
has subclass	(verb) hold firmly grasp, hold on
has subclass	(verb) hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" clutch, cling to, hold close, hold tight
has subclass	(verb) hold gently and carefully; "He cradles the child in his arms" cradle
has subclass	(verb) hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches clinch
has subclass	(verb) hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck" interlace, interlock, lock
has subclass	(verb) hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles" trap
has subclass	(verb) hold or place in or as if in a cradle; "He cradled the infant in his arms" cradle

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opposite	(verb) release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall" let go, let go of, relinquish, release