to hold tightly

attach to

of cling

attach to

to do what one is told to do by (a person); carry out (a command)

conform, give in

to make an effort to continue with, do, (especially difficult or tiring)

keep at; work hard

a short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point and a round head

attach, hold in place

to continue to have, keep possession of, (something)

hold on to physically or mentally

to take hold of (a person, thing) suddenly and with force; to take possession of (property etc)

grab, take