hold tight (verb)

1. The sleek and modern staircase in the house was designed to hold tight to the wall, creating a stunning focal point.

2. In the cartoon, the character's eyes widened and he held tight to his chair in fear of the approaching monster.

3. Why did the scarecrow hold tight to its pole? Because it didn't want to lose its job!

4. In the gripping scene, the hero held tight to the edge of the cliff, hanging on for dear life as the villain approached.