baa2

to hold · to contain · to grasp

Frequency Band 3

Meanings

  1. to hold
  2. to contain
  3. to grasp
  4. to take hold of
  5. handle
  6. particle marking the following noun as a direct object
  7. classifier for objects with handle
  8. classifier for small objects: handful
  9. to guard
  10. to hold in place
  11. sworn brotherhood

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