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All coll synonyms

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verb coll

  • clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
  • clutch — If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.
  • fasten — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
  • grasp — to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
  • attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
  • buckle — A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
  • clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
  • clip — A clip is a small device, usually made of metal or plastic, that is specially shaped for holding things together.
  • concatenate — to link or join together, esp in a chain or series
  • connect — If something or someone connects one thing to another, or if one thing connects to another, the two things are joined together.
  • grapple — to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
  • grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
  • hug — to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
  • pin — Personal Identification Number
  • press — to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
  • seize — to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon.
  • snatch — to make a sudden effort to seize something, as with the hand; grab (usually followed by at).
  • squeeze — to press forcibly together; compress.
  • take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
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