(n. & v. t.) See Clinch.

abduct adhere to bear hug bite carry off clamp clasp cleave to clinch cling clinging clip clutch death grip embrace firm hold foothold footing freeze to grapple grasp grip gripe hang on hang on to hold hold fast hold on hold on to hold tight hug iron grip keep hold of kidnap never let go nip purchase seizure shanghai stick to tenure throttle tight grip toehold