to seize, to catch, to grasp...

to be caught, to be arrested, to hold on to...

grip, having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand

point (of a question, story, etc.)...

to grasp, to get

grabbing a handful (of), grabbing as much as one can in one handful, catching with one's hands

grabbing hold, eagle grip, tight hold

pot holder, oven glove, oven mitt

standing while holding onto something (of an infant or toddler)