How to sign: the act of grasping
"he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing";
Similiar / Same: clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clasp, clench
Categories: grasping, prehension, seizing, taking hold
Within this category: chokehold, embrace, wrestling hold
How to sign: hold firmly
Similiar / Same: hold on