Instances of touching, holding and physical contact
touch noun
the action of putting your hand or part of your body on someone or something
contact noun
a situation in which people or things touch each other
hold noun
the fact that you are holding someone or something
grip noun
a firm strong hold
tap noun
the action or sound of touching someone or something gently
handling noun
the way in which you touch, use, or deal with something, especially with your hands
clutch noun
a firm hold that you have on someone or something, usually because you are afraid or in pain, or do not want to lose them
pat noun
the action of gently touching someone or something several times with a flat hand
grasp noun
a very tight hold of someone or something
brush noun
a very gentle movement against something