clap hold of (someone or something)

clap hold of (someone or something)

To grasp or grab onto someone or something quickly or suddenly. Luckily, Seth was able to clap hold of the dog's leash and pull him back into the yard. I tried to clap hold of her before she fell off the step, but it happened too fast. How am I supposed to clap hold of this bulky, awkwardly shaped box?

See also: clap, hold, of

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