Glom
Glom verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store
Trap
Trap verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand
Mutual synonyms
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