You put your foot on it or grab it with your hands (6)

I believe the answer is:

clutch

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'hands' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for clutch that I've seen before include "Keep hold of" , "Grasp - eggs - car pedal" , "Hang on to" , "Grasp; group of eggs" , "Result of laying" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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