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lay hold of
phrasal
: to take hold of : grasp, seize

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
1 : to take and hold (something) :grab

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.