■ verb
1》 grasp tightly with one's hand.
↘place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly.
↘embrace (someone) closely.
2》 fasten with a ~.
■ noun
1》 a device with interlocking parts, for fastening things together.
2》 an inscribed silver bar on a medal ribbon.
3》 an act of ~ing.
Phrases
~ hands shake hands with fervour or affection.
Origin
ME: of unknown origin.