Touching and Holding

to take and tightly hold something

He reached out to grasp the handle of the door.

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road.

to firmly hold something

He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar.

to grip or hold tightly with one's hand

The child clasped the teddy bear tightly, finding comfort in its soft embrace.

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

In the pet store, you can find various types of pets, such as birds, rodents, and reptiles.

to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

The con artist manipulated his victims into giving him their money by playing on their emotions.

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

She unfolded the map to check the directions.

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

Nervously awaiting the interview, she began to twiddle a pen between her fingers.

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

The couple walked hand in hand, occasionally fondling each other's fingers.

a bowed string musical instrument that is placed under the chin to be played, usually used in folk music

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground.

to pinch, pull, or adjust something with a sudden, quick motion, particularly to remove or separate it from something else

She tweaked a loose thread from the fabric of her sweater.

to grip or hold tightly

The weightlifter clenched the barbell tightly, preparing for a challenging lift.