To gain possession of, especially after a struggle or chase

• nail

  1. A slim, pointed piece of metal hammered into material as a fastener.
  2. A fingernail or toenail.
  3. A claw or talon.

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• bag

  1. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.
  2. A handbag; a purse.
  3. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.

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• take

  1. To grasp or grip:
  2. To capture physically; seize:
  3. To seize with authority or legal right:

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• secure

  1. Free from danger or attack:
  2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
  3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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• net

  1. An openwork fabric made of threads or cords that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals.
  2. A device for capturing birds, fish, or insects.
  3. A barrier against flying insects.

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• get

  1. To come into possession or use of; receive:
  2. To meet with or incur:
  3. To go after and obtain:

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• catch

  1. To get and hold (something that has been in motion) in a hand, the hands, a container, or an implement:
  2. To take hold of, especially forcibly or suddenly; grasp:
  3. To stop (oneself) from doing an action:

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To obtain possession or control of

• cop

  1. A police officer.
  2. One that regulates certain behaviors or actions:

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• win

  1. To achieve victory or finish first in a competition.
  2. To achieve success in an effort or venture:
  3. To achieve victory or finish first in:

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• take

  1. To grasp or grip:
  2. To capture physically; seize:
  3. To seize with authority or legal right:

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• get

  1. To come into possession or use of; receive:
  2. To meet with or incur:
  3. To go after and obtain:

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• gain

  1. To come into possession or use of; acquire:
  2. To attain in competition or struggle; win:
  3. To obtain through effort or merit; achieve:

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To take into custody

• apprehend

  1. To take into custody; arrest:
  2. To grasp mentally; understand:
  3. To become conscious of, as through the emotions or senses; perceive:

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• take

  1. To grasp or grip:
  2. To capture physically; seize:
  3. To seize with authority or legal right:

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• seize

  1. To grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab:
  2. To take by force; capture or conquer:
  3. To take quick and forcible possession of; confiscate:

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To seize with armed force

• overwhelm

  1. To surge over and submerge; engulf:
  2. To defeat completely and decisively:
  3. To affect deeply in mind or emotion:

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• conquer

  1. To gain control of or subdue by military force:
  2. To defeat in war:
  3. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example):

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• occupy

  1. To fill up (time or space):
  2. To dwell or reside in (an apartment, for example).
  3. To hold or fill (an office or position).

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To seize figuratively

• charm

  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. A quality that pleases or attracts; a delightful characteristic:
  3. A small ornament, such as one worn on a bracelet.

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• attract

  1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force:
  2. To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of:
  3. To possess or use the power of attraction.

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• captivate

  1. To attract and hold the interest of, as by beauty or wit.
  2. To capture.

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To win

• achieve

  1. To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:
  2. To succeed in accomplishing; bring about:
  3. To accomplish something successfully; perform at a standard or above standard level:

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• carry

  1. To hold or support while moving; bear:
  2. To move or take from one place to another; transport:
  3. To escort or accompany.

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• gain

  1. To come into possession or use of; acquire:
  2. To attain in competition or struggle; win:
  3. To obtain through effort or merit; achieve:

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