Grasps (5)
I believe the answer is:
grips
'grasps' is the definition.
('grip' can be a synonym of 'grasp')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for grips that I've seen before include "Keeps a firm hold of; travelling bags" , "Tightly hold" , "Holds firmly" , "Holds tightly" , "Holds securely" .)