cling to (v)
hold close (v)
hold tight (v)
clutch#4 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def hold firmly, usually with one's hands
examples She clutched my arm when she got scared
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Hypernym hold, take hold
Derivationally related form clutch → clutch
Hyponym cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close
Incoming links
Derivationally related form clutch → clutch
Hyponym hold, take hold
Hypernym cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close

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