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taking hold

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Noun1.taking holdtaking hold - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
prehension, seizing, grasping
control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clasp, clench, grasp - 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"


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His feet are taking hold of the pathway that leads down into the grave.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
"Oh, a story about the Black Man," answered Pearl, taking hold of her mother's gown, and looking up, half earnestly, half mischievously, into her face.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Hadow greater security, was absolutely taking hold of his legs, and putting his feet, one by one, into their proper positions.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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