Hold Close (Verb)
Meaning
Hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The nurse held the frightened child close to comfort her after the accident.
- He held the steering wheel close as the car swerved through the sharp turn.
- She held his hand close in hers during the scary movie.
- The fireman held the rescued puppy close as he carried it down the ladder.
- After tripping, she held her ankle close to ice and elevate it immediately.