Definitions of prehend
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take hold of; grab
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nab
seize suddenly
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rack
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
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claw
clutch as if in panic
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apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up
take into custody
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capture, catch, get
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
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collar
seize by the neck or collar
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clasp
grasp firmly
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grip
hold fast or firmly
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grab
take or grasp suddenly
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catch, grab, take hold of
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
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snap, snatch, snatch up
to grasp hastily or eagerly
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clench, clinch
hold in a tight grasp
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grapple, grip
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
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harpoon
spear with a harpoon
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fish
catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
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hook
catch with a hook
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net, nett
catch with a net
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recapture, retake
capture again
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swoop, swoop up
seize or catch with a swooping motion
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intercept, stop
seize on its way
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bite, seize with teeth
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
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nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twinge, twitch
squeeze tightly between the fingers
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lasso, rope
catch with a lasso
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type of:
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get hold of, take
get into one's hands, take physically
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