A device for fastening or for checking motion

• hook

  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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• fastener

  1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.
  2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

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  1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.
  2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

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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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  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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The act of embracing

• clinch

  1. To fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by bending down or flattening the pointed end that protrudes.
  2. To fasten together in this way.
  3. To settle definitely and conclusively; make final:

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  1. To fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by bending down or flattening the pointed end that protrudes.
  2. To fasten together in this way.
  3. To settle definitely and conclusively; make final:

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• squeeze

  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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• hug

  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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• embrace

  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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An act or means of holding something

• grapple

  1. An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside.
  2. Any of various grasping devices having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load, used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items.
  3. The act of grappling.

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  1. An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside.
  2. Any of various grasping devices having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load, used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items.
  3. The act of grappling.

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• hold

  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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• grip

  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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• grasp

  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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• clutch

  1. To grasp and hold tightly:
  2. To seize; snatch:
  3. To attempt to grasp or seize:

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  1. To grasp and hold tightly:
  2. To seize; snatch:
  3. To attempt to grasp or seize:

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• clench

  1. To close tightly:
  2. To grasp or grip tightly:
  3. To clinch (a bolt, for example).

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  1. To close tightly:
  2. To grasp or grip tightly:
  3. To clinch (a bolt, for example).

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To put one's arms around affectionately

• embosom

  1. To enclose protectively.
  2. To clasp to or hold in the bosom.

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  1. To enclose protectively.
  2. To clasp to or hold in the bosom.

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• clip

  1. To cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears:
  2. To make shorter by cutting; trim:
  3. To cut off the edge of:

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  1. To cut, cut off, or cut out with or as if with shears:
  2. To make shorter by cutting; trim:
  3. To cut off the edge of:

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• bosom

  1. The chest of a human:
  2. A woman's breast or breasts.
  3. The part of a garment covering the chest or breasts.

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  1. The chest of a human:
  2. A woman's breast or breasts.
  3. The part of a garment covering the chest or breasts.

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• clinch

  1. To fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by bending down or flattening the pointed end that protrudes.
  2. To fasten together in this way.
  3. To settle definitely and conclusively; make final:

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  1. To fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by bending down or flattening the pointed end that protrudes.
  2. To fasten together in this way.
  3. To settle definitely and conclusively; make final:

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• squeeze

  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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  1. To press hard on or together; compress:
  2. To press gently, as in affection:
  3. To exert pressure on, as by way of extracting liquid:

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• press

  1. To exert steady weight or force against:
  2. To move by applying pressure:
  3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:

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  1. To exert steady weight or force against:
  2. To move by applying pressure:
  3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:

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• hug

  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish:
  3. To stay close to:

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• hold

  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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• enfold

  1. To cover with or as if with folds; envelop.
  2. To hold within limits; enclose.
  3. To embrace.

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  1. To cover with or as if with folds; envelop.
  2. To hold within limits; enclose.
  3. To embrace.

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• embrace

  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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To take firmly with the hand and maintain a hold on

• 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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  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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• grip

  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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• grasp

  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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• grapple

  1. An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside.
  2. Any of various grasping devices having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load, used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items.
  3. The act of grappling.

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  1. An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside.
  2. Any of various grasping devices having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load, used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items.
  3. The act of grappling.

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• grab

  1. To take or grasp suddenly:
  2. To capture or restrain; arrest.
  3. To obtain or appropriate unscrupulously or forcibly:

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  1. To take or grasp suddenly:
  2. To capture or restrain; arrest.
  3. To obtain or appropriate unscrupulously or forcibly:

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• clutch

  1. To grasp and hold tightly:
  2. To seize; snatch:
  3. To attempt to grasp or seize:

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  1. To grasp and hold tightly:
  2. To seize; snatch:
  3. To attempt to grasp or seize:

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• clench

  1. To close tightly:
  2. To grasp or grip tightly:
  3. To clinch (a bolt, for example).

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  1. To close tightly:
  2. To grasp or grip tightly:
  3. To clinch (a bolt, for example).

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To hold tightly

• embrace

  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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  1. To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection.
  2. To surround or enclose:
  3. To include or contain as part of something broader.

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• grip

  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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  1. A tight hold; a firm grasp:
  2. The pressure or strength of such a grasp:
  3. A manner of grasping and holding:

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• grasp

  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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  1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
  2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
  3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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To fasten with a clasp

• 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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  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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• hook

  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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  1. A curved or sharply bent device, usually of metal, used to catch, drag, suspend, or fasten something else.
  2. A fishhook.
  3. A curved or barbed plant or animal part.

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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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  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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