verb

grasp, carry, or support with one’s hands.

she was holding a brown leather suitcase

clasp,hold on to,clutch,grasp,grip,clench,cling to,have in one’s hand,carry,bear,cleave to

noun

an act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

he caught hold of her arm

grip,grasp,clasp,clutch,purchase,foothold,footing,toehold