Catch
Hold on
Hold on verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Both terms in one sentence
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After having the crap beaten out of him, she throws him from a bridge into the river below and in a last desperate try to catch himself, his hand only gets a hold on her bandana.
Source: Nice Hat / Video Games - The other loophole was for the opposing player to catch the card in the air then either hold on to it (thus it never landed), or drop it on any card they choose.
- This means that they'll try to protect their head when falling, tumble down steps instead of simply sliding down, potentially grab objects and hold on to avoid falling, clutch at wounds, and realistically stumble, fall, and catch themselves when injured.
Source: Ragdoll Physics
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