Lay hold of (5)

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take

'lay hold of' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for take that I've seen before include "Remove; capture" , "Convey; consume" , "Endure; single recording" , "Subtract; accept" , "Procure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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