7
nail(noun, verb, hold, take, close)
7
staple(noun, verb, connection, nail, snap)
7
stick(verb, hold, take, keep, secure)
6
take hold of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, hold)
6
cling(verb, hold, take, fix, keep)
6
gripe(noun, hold, grasp, connection, restraint)
5
band(noun, verb, secure, join, attach)
5
belt(noun, verb, secure, join, attach)
5
cleave(verb, hold, take, fix, keep)
5
cling to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, keep)
5
close(noun, verb, hold, fix, secure)
5
hitch(noun, verb, hold, secure, restrain)
5
set(verb, secure, join, attach, clip)
5
zipper(noun, tie, fastener, fastening)
4
anchor(noun, verb, hold, secure, join)
4
attach(verb, hold, fix, touch, secure)
4
bear hug(noun, verb, expression, idiom, hold)
4
cement(noun, verb, hold, fix, touch)
4
cherish(verb, hold, take, keep, continue)
4
cleat(noun, fastener)
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