grasp

Entry Definition
s/he grabs it (moving object) and holds it still; s/he holds on to it too long (e.g., baseball bat)
s/he takes hold fastidiously or fussily with thumb and index finger (to pick up something disgusting or dirty, etc.)
missing intended target; failing to hold on to, failing to grasp; failing to perceive or understand
s/he grabs it but loses hold of it
s/he grabs it suddenly, snatches it, grasps it
s/he grabs something belonging to h/
s/he holds h/ by part of h/ body; s/he holds h/ by grasping a part of h/ (cup, etc.)
s/he holds it by grasping a part of it