Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Grasp tightly.
5 letter answer(s) to grasp tightly
CLASP
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
fasten with a buckle or buckles
fasten with or as if with a brooch
grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands"
hold firmly and tightly
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
6 letter answer(s) to grasp tightly
CLENCH
a small slip noose made with seizing
hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
CLUTCH
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch"
a number of birds hatched at the same time
a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism; "he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other"
a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
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