Touching and Holding

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to take hold of an object or surface rapidly or abruptly

He grabbed the railing tightly as he stumbled on the stairs, preventing himself from falling.

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

She decided to rub the sore muscles on her shoulders after a long day at work.

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport.

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

The feather's soft touch was enough to tickle her, making her burst into laughter.

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease.

to touch in a gentle and loving way

He reached out to caress her cheek, expressing his love.

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

The doctor recommended a neck and shoulder massage for tension relief.

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

The marble countertop was smooth to the touch.