to hold or seize with the hand.

to hold (another's) hand.

to hold the trunk of an elephant.

to accept, agree or consent.

to take (a man or woman) in marriage.

to capture; to apprehend.

to help; to assist; to support; to prop (up).

to strike the palms of one's hands together as a signal or repeatedly as applause; to clap.

to show contempt; to look down with scorn; to despise.

a feather or feathers attached to the back end of an arrow.

a hand-guard used by an archer.