אָחַז ʼâchaz (H270)

to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)

1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession 1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of 1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled 1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay 1d) (Hophal) fastened

a primitive root;