しがみつく (translations)→ burrow grip
つかむ (translations)→ catch clasp close figure find gather get grab grasp hold know land learn play put reach snaffle take understand
にぎりしめる (translations)→ clench squeeze
握りしめる (translations)→ press pump wring
押さえる (translations)→ place touch wipe
抱える (translations)→ bear carry embrace have keep
抱く (translations)→ entertain held hug increase incubate pay rock support