This is the 292nd most frequent Hindi word.
पकड
Grasp; hold; catch.
The word 'पकड़' here is used in the sense of 'to apprehend or catch' someone or something.
पुलिस ने चोर को पकड़ लिया।
The police apprehended the thief.
In this sentence, 'पकड़' refers to catching an object, specifically the action of grabbing a flying ball.
उसने गेंद को हवा में पकड़ लिया।
He caught the ball in the air.
Here, 'पकड़' metaphorically means to captivate or engage, used in the context of evoking attention and interest.