verbC1
しっかりつかむ、握りしめる
to hold something tightly, often because of fear or anxiety
例文
The frightened child clutched her mother's hand tightly.
おびえた子どもは母親の手をしっかり握りしめた。
He clutched the railing as the boat rocked violently in the storm.
嵐で船が激しく揺れる中、彼は手すりをしっかり握りしめた。
She clutched her bag tightly when she noticed someone following her down the alley.
路地で誰かが後をつけてきていることに気づき、彼女はバッグをぎゅっと握りしめた。