Grasped (4)
'grasped' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for held that I've seen before include "Grasped, carried" , "Gripped" , "Detained" , "Defended successfully" , "Retained; grasped" .)
'grasped' is the definition.
('grip' can be a synonym of 'grasp')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for gripped that I've seen before include "was fascinating" , "Seized or held firmly" , "Held fast or firmly" .)