lay hold of that rope and pull
ideas difficult to lay hold of
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lay hold of
● lay
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lay hold of (or on)
catch at with one's hands
he was afraid she might vanish if he did not lay hold of her
■ gain possession of
the gun was the only one he had been able to lay hold of
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lay hold of
Lay hold of that rope and pull.
2 : to understand (something)
The idea is difficult to lay hold of.
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Main Entry: ↑hold
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Main Entry: ↑lay
Useful english dictionary. 2012.